The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 41,300
€ 85,000
€ 41,300
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 2.7 TDI DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 2.9 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
54
73
79.5
53.7
70.1
78
73 in
Width
70.1 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54 in
Height
53.7 in
108.3
182.1
107.4
176.9
182.1 in
Length
176.9 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.05 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
8T
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
CAMA, CGKA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.7 L / 132 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
187 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
▶ REPLAY
19.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
19.45 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
37 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
631 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
631 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.7 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
