The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power (03 - 09) vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (11 - 13)
€ 29,600

€ 115,400

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,400
ⓘ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 significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 13.1 inches shorter, 9 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé.
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
52.8
69.7
77.6
54.7
78.7
86.5
69.7 in
Width
78.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
52.8 in
Height
54.7 in
106.3
174.4
108.9
187.5
174.4 in
Length
187.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
3082 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
688 lb
18.25 %

General
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
SE
Generation
C204
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
2-cylinder rotary engine (Wankel engine) (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Code
M 156.982

0
Valves
4
2
Cylinders
8
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
189 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
510 hp
at 6800 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
189 hp
510 hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
162 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
162 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Performance
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 lb/hp
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
16.31 lb/hp
7.39 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
22 mpg
19 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
16 mpg
city
No data
29 mpg
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
357 mi
Range
336 mi
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
357 mi
336 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
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).
231.1 kWh
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
200.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda RX-8 STD-Power
Mercedes C 63 AMG Black Series Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
930 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data