The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 420d Coupé (15 - 17)
€ 85,000
€ 40,800
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M3 CSL is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the 420d Coupé.
M3 CSL
420d Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
54.2
71.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.7 in
Height
54.2 in
107.4
176.9
110.6
182.6
176.9 in
Length
182.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CSL
420d Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.65 %
General
M3 CSL
420d Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
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
420d Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW B47
S54-B32
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
187 hp
420d Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
420d Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
420d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
420d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
56 mpg
420d Coupé
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
329 mi
Range
843 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
843 mi
420d 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).
86.4 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
420d Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
420d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
