Mazda RX-8 (2003 – 2008) vs BMW 3 Series Cabriolet (2003 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 231 hp at most. The Mazda RX-8 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.9 s. The BMW 3 Series Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 247 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. The Mazda RX-8 is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,488 mm, the BMW 3 Series Cabriolet is 58 mm longer than the Mazda RX-8.
| Specification |
Mazda
RX-8
2003 – 2008
|
BMW
3 Series Cabriolet
2003 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | Convertible |
| Variants | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 194 – 231 hp | 143 – 231 hp |
| Torque | 212 – 298 Nm | 200 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 7.2 s | 6.9 – 11.3 s |
| Top speed | 224 – 235 km/h | 206 – 247 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km | 6.3 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,430 mm | 4,488 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,758 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,373 kg | 1,480 – 1,605 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.