The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 430d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 85,000
€ 49,600
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 430d Coupé.
M3 CSL
430d 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
430d Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %
General
M3 CSL
430d 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M3 CSL
430d Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N57
S54-B32
Engine Code
N57-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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
254 hp
430d Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
430d Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
430d Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
430d Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
430d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
430d Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
48 mpg
430d Coupé
13 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
329 mi
Range
723 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
723 mi
430d 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).
100.7 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
430d Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
430d 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
