The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 435i Coupé (13 - 16)
€ 85,000
€ 48,100
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M3 CSL is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 435i Coupé.
M3 CSL
435i Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
53.6
71.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.7 in
Height
53.6 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
435i Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.62 %
General
M3 CSL
435i 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
435i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW N55
S54-B32
Engine Code
N55-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
302 hp
435i Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
435i Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
435i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
435i Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
435i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
435i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
30 mpg
435i Coupé
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
329 mi
Range
472 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
472 mi
435i 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).
149.7 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
435i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
435i 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
