The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Alfa Romeo 4C (14 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 63,500
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The BMW M3 CSL is 19.8 inches longer, 3.3 inches narrower and 7.2 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 4C.
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
53.7
70.1
78
46.6
73.4
81.3
70.1 in
Width
73.4 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.3 in
53.7 in
Height
46.6 in
107.4
176.9
93.7
157
176.9 in
Length
157 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
93.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2138 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2590 lb
Weight Difference:
915 lb
29.97 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
E46
Generation
Typ 960
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
960 A1.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
238 hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 4C
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
155 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 4C
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.98 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
8.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 4C
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
329 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
365 mi
Alfa Romeo 4C
Environmental Impact
225.5 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 4C
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Alfa Romeo 4C
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
915 lb
Maximum Payload
452 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
1.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
