The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (00 - 06) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 56,900
€ 85,000
€ 56,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the M3 Coupé is 0.3 inches taller.
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
54
70.1
78
53.7
70.1
78
70.1 in
Width
70.1 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54 in
Height
53.7 in
107.5
176.9
107.4
176.9
176.9 in
Length
176.9 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.79 %
General
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
E46
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
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW S54
S54-B32
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
338 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
M3 Coupé
338 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
269 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
M3 Coupé
269 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
10.24 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
M3 Coupé
18 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
292 mi
Range
329 mi
M3 Coupé
292 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
253.8 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
M3 Coupé
253.8 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
520 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
948 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
