The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S5 Coupé TDI tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 66,500
€ 85,000
€ 66,500
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 Audi S5 Coupé TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.4 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW M3 CSL.
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
BMW M3 CSL
53.9
72.7
79.9
53.7
70.1
78
72.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.9 in
Height
53.7 in
108.9
185.2
107.4
176.9
185.2 in
Length
176.9 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
BMW M3 CSL
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
24.52 %
General
Audi S5 Coupé 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 S5 Coupé TDI
BMW M3 CSL
6-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
342 hp
at 3850 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
342 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
516 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
516 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
11.83 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
39 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
591 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
591 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
125.5 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 S5 Coupé TDI
125.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S5 Coupé TDI
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
