The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 31,700
€ 85,000
€ 31,700
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 318i Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the M3 CSL.
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
54.9
70.2
78.1
53.7
70.1
78
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.9 in
Height
53.7 in
108.7
181.6
107.4
176.9
181.6 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.48 %
General
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW S54
N43-B20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
318i Coupé
141 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
318i Coupé
140 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
318i Coupé
22.44 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
318i Coupé
37 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
621 mi
Range
329 mi
318i Coupé
621 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
318i Coupé
119.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
318i Coupé
M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
