The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Coupé Automatic (06 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 41,800
€ 85,000
€ 41,800
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 325xi 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.
325xi 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
325xi Coupé
M3 CSL
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.77 %
General
325xi Coupé
M3 CSL
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
325xi Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
BMW S54
N52-B25
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
325xi Coupé
215 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
325xi Coupé
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
325xi Coupé
M3 CSL
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
325xi Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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16.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
325xi Coupé
16.67 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
325xi Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
325xi Coupé
24 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
395 mi
Range
329 mi
325xi Coupé
395 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
187.5 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
325xi Coupé
187.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
325xi 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
