The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 45,700
€ 85,000
€ 45,700
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 Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
54
72.7
79.9
53.7
70.1
78
72.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54 in
Height
53.7 in
108.8
184
107.4
176.9
184 in
Length
176.9 in
108.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.51 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
F5
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
DESA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
187 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
18.45 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
48 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
592 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
992 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
