The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 56,300
€ 85,000
€ 56,300
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 3.0 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 3.0 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 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
772 lb
20.18 %
General
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
F5
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
DCPC
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
282 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
282 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
457 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
457 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
▶ REPLAY
13.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
13.56 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
43 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
37 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
656 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
656 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 3.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
