The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 43,400
 Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16) Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
54
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.7 in
Height
54 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)
108.3
182.1
176.9 in
Length
182.1 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.65 %
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI multitronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CNCE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
227 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.05 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
15.05 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
675 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
675 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data