Comparison Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E (197 Hp) & Mazda RX-8 1.3 Wankel (240 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model: | 280 | RX-8 |
| Generation: | 280 (W124) | RX-8 |
| Engine / modification: | 280 E (197 Hp) | 1.3 Wankel (240 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1993 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 11 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 11.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 70 l | 61 l |
| Power: | 197 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 5500 rpm. | 8200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | 240 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.1 sec | 6.5 sec |
| Torque: | 270 Nm/3750 rpm. | 216 Nm @ 7500 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2799 cm3 | 1308 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Rotary (Wankel) |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 2 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.5 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 |
| Length: | 4740 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1431 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1501 mm | 1500 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1491 mm | 1505 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 520 l | 290 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2050 kg | 1728 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1570 kg | 1330 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R18 |