The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. BMW M4 GTS M DKG (16 - 17)
€ 29,600
€ 142,600
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 142,600
ⓘ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 10.2 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the BMW M4 GTS.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.4
73.6
79.3
69.7 in
Width
73.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
52.8 in
Height
54.4 in
106.3
174.4
110.7
184.6
174.4 in
Length
184.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.79 %
General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
SE
Generation
F82
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
6
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 6250 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
493 hp
BMW M4 GTS
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW M4 GTS
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
139 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M4 GTS
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16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
BMW M4 GTS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M4 GTS
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
357 mi
Range
439 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
439 mi
BMW M4 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).
161.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW M4 GTS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
BMW M4 GTS
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
694 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
