The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI multitronic (08 - 11)
€ 85,000
€ 42,800
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,800
ⓘ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 13.3 cm shorter, 7.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
1365
1780
1980
1372
1854
2020
1780 mm
Width
1854 mm
1980 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1365 mm
Height
1372 mm
2729
4492
2751
4625
4492 mm
Length
4625 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2751 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.06 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
E46
Generation
8T
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Straight-six petrol 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
3246 CC
Engine Capacity
2698 CC
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 bhp
187 bhp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
370 NM
400 NM
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
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3.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.82 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
3.9 kg/bhp
8.82 kg/bhp
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
24 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 L
329 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
631 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
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
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
287 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 2.7 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
415 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
410 L
Boot Capacity
455 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
