The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 42,700
 Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI (12 - 15) Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700

ⓘ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 3.0 TDI.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
54
Blueprint Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)
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 3.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI (12 - 15)

General

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
201 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI

Performance

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
13 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
767 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
767 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 3.0 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data