BMW 3 series 2007 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda RX-8) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 55 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 134 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 7.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 1185 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 7.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1530 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 1050 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 160'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2007 2.0 engine Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 12 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 1 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 215 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 225 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 3800 | |
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