The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi TT RS Coupé (09 - 10)
€ 85,000
€ 55,800
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,800
ⓘ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 11.6 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi TT RS Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
52.8
72.5
76.9
70.1 in
Width
72.5 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.9 in
53.7 in
Height
52.8 in
107.4
176.9
97.2
165.3
176.9 in
Length
165.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
E46
Generation
8J
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
VW EA855
S54-B32
Engine Code
CEPA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
335 hp
Audi TT RS Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi TT RS Coupé
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi TT RS Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.04 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
10.04 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
26 mpg
Audi TT RS Coupé
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
405 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
405 mi
Audi TT RS 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).
174.3 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Audi TT RS Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
2
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
717 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
