The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF multitronic (07 - 08)
€ 85,000
€ 41,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
53.7
70.1
78
54
73
79.5
70.1 in
Width
73 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
53.7 in
Height
54 in
107.4
176.9
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 2.7 TDI DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.05 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CAMA, CGKA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.7 L / 132 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.45 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
19.45 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
329 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
631 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI DPF
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
