The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 43,000
€ 85,000
€ 43,000
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 420d Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the M3 CSL.
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
54.2
71.9
79.4
53.7
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.2 in
Height
53.7 in
110.6
182.6
107.4
176.9
182.6 in
Length
176.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.07 %
General
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S54
B47-D20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
420d Coupé
187 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
420d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
420d Coupé
18.57 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
20 mpg
420d Coupé
59 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
50 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
885 mi
Range
329 mi
420d Coupé
885 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
420d Coupé
82.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420d Coupé
M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
