The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 318i Coupé (10 - 13)
€ 85,000
€ 31,700
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 CSL is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the 318i Coupé.
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
54.9
70.2
78.1
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.7 in
Height
54.9 in
107.4
176.9
108.7
181.6
176.9 in
Length
181.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.48 %
General
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N43
S54-B32
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
141 hp
318i Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
318i Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
318i Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
318i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
37 mpg
318i Coupé
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
329 mi
Range
621 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
621 mi
318i 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).
119.4 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
318i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
318i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
