The Comparative Analysis :
Audi TT RS Coupé (09 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 55,800
€ 85,000
€ 55,800
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 considerably. The Audi TT RS Coupé is 11.6 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
52.8
72.5
76.9
53.7
70.1
78
72.5 in
Width
70.1 in
76.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
52.8 in
Height
53.7 in
97.2
165.3
107.4
176.9
165.3 in
Length
176.9 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
General
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
8J
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA855
Engine Series
BMW S54
CEPA
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Audi TT RS Coupé
335 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Audi TT RS Coupé
332 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT RS Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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10.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Coupé
10.04 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi TT RS Coupé
26 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
18 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
405 mi
Range
329 mi
Audi TT RS Coupé
405 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
174.3 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 TT RS Coupé
174.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi TT RS Coupé
BMW M3 CSL
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
717 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
