The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 320d Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 85,000
€ 39,600
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘ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 320d Coupé.
M3 CSL
320d 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
320d Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.99 %
General
M3 CSL
320d Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 CSL
320d Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N47
S54-B32
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
181 hp
320d Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
320d Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
320d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
320d Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
320d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
320d Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
44 mpg
320d Coupé
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
329 mi
Range
715 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
715 mi
320d 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).
109.1 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
320d Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
320d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
