The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 37,600
€ 85,000
€ 37,600
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 420i 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.
420i 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
420i Coupé
M3 CSL
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.65 %
General
420i Coupé
M3 CSL
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
420i Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW S54
B48-B20
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
420i Coupé
181 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
420i Coupé
M3 CSL
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
420i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
420i Coupé
18.88 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
420i Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
420i Coupé
41 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
31 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
329 mi
420i Coupé
642 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
420i Coupé
109.9 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
420i 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
