The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 85,000
€ 40,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 7.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
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 TFSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.03 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
E46
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
DEMA, DHDA, DKYA, DLVA
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 4200 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
187 hp
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
329 mi
Range
559 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
559 mi
Audi A5 Coupé 40 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).
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Audi A5 Coupé 40 TFSI
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
