The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07)

€ 85,000
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) M3 CSL
€ 40,300
BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07) 325d Coupé DPF
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the 325d Coupé DPF.
M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
53.7
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
70.1
78
54.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07)
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
Blueprint BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
107.4
176.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07)
108.7
180.3
176.9 in
Length
180.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.89 %
BMW 325d Coupé DPF (07 - 07)

General

M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
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 manual transmission

Engine

M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW M57
S54-B32
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
194 hp
325d Coupé DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
325d Coupé DPF

Performance

M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

M3 CSL

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

325d Coupé DPF

▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
325d Coupé DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
37 mpg
325d Coupé DPF
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
329 mi
Range
592 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
592 mi
325d Coupé DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
325d Coupé DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M3 CSL
325d Coupé DPF
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