The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Audi TT RS Coupé quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) BMW M3 CSL
€ 67,000
 Audi TT RS Coupé quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi TT RS Coupé
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,000

ⓘ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 11.9 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi TT RS Coupé.
BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
52.9
Blueprint Audi TT RS Coupé quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
72.1
77.4
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
53.7 in
Height
52.9 in
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
Blueprint Audi TT RS Coupé quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
98.6
165
176.9 in
Length
165 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
98.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.59 %
Audi TT RS Coupé quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
E46
Generation
8S
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 evo
S54-B32
Engine Code
DAZA
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
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
395 hp
Audi TT RS Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
354 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
3.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

167 ft
0.000 sec

Audi TT RS Coupé

▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.46 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
8.46 lb/hp
Audi TT RS Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3 CSL
Audi TT RS Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
29 mpg
Audi TT RS Coupé
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
417 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
417 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).
155.3 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
155.3 kWh
Audi TT RS Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 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
8.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data