The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 330d Coupé DPF (06 - 08)
€ 85,000
€ 43,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 330d Coupé DPF.
M3 CSL
330d Coupé DPF
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
330d Coupé DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.44 %
General
M3 CSL
330d 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
330d 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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
228 hp
330d Coupé DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
330d Coupé DPF
Performance
M3 CSL
330d Coupé DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
330d Coupé DPF
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
330d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
330d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
39 mpg
330d Coupé DPF
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
329 mi
Range
621 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
621 mi
330d 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
330d Coupé DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
330d 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
