The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. BMW M3 Coupé (07 - 13)
€ 85,000
€ 68,000
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the M3 Coupé.
M3 CSL
M3 Coupé
53.7
70.1
78
56.1
71
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
53.7 in
Height
56.1 in
107.4
176.9
108.7
181.7
176.9 in
Length
181.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M3 CSL
M3 Coupé
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.31 %
General
M3 CSL
M3 Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
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
M3 Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
BMW S65
S54-B32
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
M3 CSL
355 hp
414 hp
M3 Coupé
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
M3 Coupé
Performance
M3 CSL
M3 Coupé
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
M3 Coupé
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M3 CSL
M3 Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
M3 CSL
20 mpg
19 mpg
M3 Coupé
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
329 mi
Range
316 mi
M3 CSL
329 mi
316 mi
M3 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).
235 kWh
M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
235 kWh
M3 Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M3 CSL
M3 Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
