The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Coupé xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 41,600
€ 85,000
€ 41,600
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 320d Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the M3 CSL.
320d 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
180.3
107.4
176.9
180.3 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
320d Coupé
M3 CSL
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.71 %
General
320d Coupé
M3 CSL
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
320d Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S54
N47-D20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
320d Coupé
175 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
320d Coupé
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
320d Coupé
M3 CSL
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
320d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
320d Coupé
20.22 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
320d Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
320d Coupé
40 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
329 mi
320d Coupé
642 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
121.3 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
320d Coupé
121.3 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
320d Coupé
M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
