2007 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2008 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | BMW | Mazda |
Model | 530 | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |