The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi RS5 Coupé tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 85,000
€ 82,700
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CSL is 9.1 inches shorter, 3.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi RS5 Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
53.5
73.3
79.9
70.1 in
Width
73.3 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
53.7 in
Height
53.5 in
107.4
176.9
108.9
185.9
176.9 in
Length
185.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
827 lb
21.31 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
E46
Generation
F5
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
DECA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
444 hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Audi RS5 Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS5 Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.74 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
8.74 lb/hp
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
26 mpg
Audi RS5 Coupé
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
329 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
400 mi
Audi RS5 Coupé
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).
170.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Audi RS5 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Audi RS5 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
