The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 420i Coupé (16 - 17)
€ 85,000
€ 37,600
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 420i Coupé.
M3 CSL
420i 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
420i Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.65 %
General
M3 CSL
420i Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
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 manual transmission
Engine
M3 CSL
420i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW B48
S54-B32
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
181 hp
420i Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
420i Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
420i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 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
420i Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
41 mpg
420i Coupé
13 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
642 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
642 mi
420i 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).
109.9 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
420i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
420i 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
