The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Coupé (07 - 08) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 44,900
€ 85,000
€ 44,900
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 330xi 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.
330xi 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
330xi Coupé
M3 CSL
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.8 %
General
330xi Coupé
M3 CSL
E92
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
330xi Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S54
N53-B30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
330xi Coupé
268 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
330xi Coupé
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
330xi Coupé
M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
330xi Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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13.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
330xi Coupé
13.53 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
330xi Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
330xi Coupé
29 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
329 mi
330xi Coupé
490 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
151.6 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
330xi Coupé
151.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
330xi 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
