The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW 440i Coupé xDrive (17 - 18)
€ 85,000
€ 57,300
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,300
ⓘ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 1.1 inches lower than the 440i Coupé.
M3 CSL
440i Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
54.8
71.9
79.4
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
53.7 in
Height
54.8 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
440i Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.79 %
General
M3 CSL
440i Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M3 CSL
440i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW B58
S54-B32
Engine Code
B58-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
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
322 hp
440i Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
440i Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
440i Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
440i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.54 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
11.54 lb/hp
440i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
440i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
30 mpg
440i Coupé
13 mpg
city
22 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
440i 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
440i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
440i 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
