The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW M3 GTS M DKG (10 - 10)
€ 29,600
€ 136,900
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 136,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda RX-8 STD-Power is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.5 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the BMW M3 GTS.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
1340
1770
1970
1387
1804
1976
1770 mm
Width
1804 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1976 mm
1340 mm
Height
1387 mm
2700
4430
2760
4645
4430 mm
Length
4645 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
1398 kg
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
207 kg
12.9 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
SE
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
8
1308 CC
Engine Capacity
4361 CC
189 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 bhp
444 bhp
BMW M3 GTS
220 NM
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 3750 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
220 NM
440 NM
BMW M3 GTS
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
61 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 GTS
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7.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.61 kg/bhp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
7.4 kg/bhp
3.61 kg/bhp
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
27 mpg
22 mpg
BMW M3 GTS
19 mpg
city
15 mpg
35 mpg
motorway
No data
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
357 mi
Range
308 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
308 mi
BMW M3 GTS
Environmental Impact
200.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
240.6 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
240.6 kWh
BMW M3 GTS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M3 GTS
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
422 kg
Maximum Payload
275 kg
290 L
Boot Capacity
430 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
