The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 68,000
€ 85,000
€ 68,000
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 M3 Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.8 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the M3 CSL.
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
56.1
71
77.8
53.7
70.1
78
71 in
Width
70.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
56.1 in
Height
53.7 in
108.7
181.7
107.4
176.9
181.7 in
Length
176.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.31 %
General
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
E92
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
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
BMW S54
S65-B40
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
M3 Coupé
414 hp
355 hp
M3 CSL
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
M3 Coupé
295 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
M3 CSL
Performance
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
8.81 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
M3 Coupé
19 mpg
20 mpg
M3 CSL
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
316 mi
Range
329 mi
M3 Coupé
316 mi
329 mi
M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
235 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
235 kWh
225.5 kWh
M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 Coupé
M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
