The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 325i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 85,000
€ 41,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 325i Coupé.
M3 CSL
325i 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
180.3
176.9 in
Length
180.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CSL
325i Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.19 %
General
M3 CSL
325i 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 automatic transmission
Engine
M3 CSL
325i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N53
S54-B32
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
215 hp
325i Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
325i Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
325i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
325i Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.64 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
15.64 lb/hp
325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
32 mpg
325i Coupé
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
329 mi
Range
529 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
529 mi
325i 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).
140.2 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
325i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
325i 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
