The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 435i Coupé (13 - 16) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 48,100
€ 85,000
€ 48,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 435i Coupé is 5.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the M3 CSL.
435i Coupé
M3 CSL
53.6
71.9
79.4
53.7
70.1
78
71.9 in
Width
70.1 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.6 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
435i Coupé
M3 CSL
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.62 %
General
435i 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
435i Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW S54
N55-B30
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
435i Coupé
302 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
435i Coupé
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
435i Coupé
M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
435i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
435i Coupé
11.57 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
435i Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
435i Coupé
30 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
21 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
329 mi
435i Coupé
472 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
435i Coupé
149.7 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
435i 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
