The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 4C (14 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 63,500
€ 85,000
€ 63,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Alfa Romeo 4C is 19.8 inches shorter, 3.3 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
46.6
73.4
81.3
53.7
70.1
78
73.4 in
Width
70.1 in
81.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
46.6 in
Height
53.7 in
93.7
157
107.4
176.9
157 in
Length
176.9 in
93.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
2138 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
2590 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
29.97 %
General
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
Typ 960
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
960 A1.000
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C
238 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
258 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 4C
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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8.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
8.98 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C
35 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
365 mi
Range
329 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C
365 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
225.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C
128.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 4C
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
452 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
1.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
