The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Coupé DPF Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 45,100
€ 85,000
€ 45,100
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 330d Coupé DPF 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.
330d Coupé DPF
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
330d Coupé DPF
M3 CSL
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %
General
330d Coupé DPF
M3 CSL
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
330d Coupé DPF
M3 CSL
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S54
M57-D30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
330d Coupé DPF
228 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
330d Coupé DPF
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
330d Coupé DPF
M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
330d Coupé DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
330d Coupé DPF
15.61 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330d Coupé DPF
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
330d Coupé DPF
36 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
574 mi
Range
329 mi
330d Coupé DPF
574 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
330d Coupé DPF
135.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330d Coupé DPF
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
