Mazda RX-8 2008 vs BMW 3 series 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda RX-8 is available only with rear wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 (petrol) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 3 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 212 - 232 HP | 122 - 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 180 - 580 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 5.6 - 11 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 - 12.7 | 4.8 - 11.0 | |
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Mazda RX-8 petrol engines consumes on average 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | 1385 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 245 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 1095 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`741 | ~ 2`098 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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