The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI quattro S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 85,000
€ 48,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
53.7
70.1
78
54
72.7
79.9
70.1 in
Width
72.7 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
53.7 in
Height
54 in
107.4
176.9
108.8
184
176.9 in
Length
184 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.8 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
E46
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
DETA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
13 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
329 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
706 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 40 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TDI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
