The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Peugeot RCZ R (14 - 15)
€ 85,000
€ 42,100
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 CSL is 8.1 inches longer, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Peugeot RCZ R.
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
53.7
70.1
78
53.6
72.6
83
70.1 in
Width
72.6 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
53.7 in
Height
53.6 in
107.4
176.9
102.8
168.8
176.9 in
Length
168.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.16 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
E46
Generation
4J
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
266 hp
Peugeot RCZ R
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
243 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
243 lb‑ft
Peugeot RCZ R
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ R
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.23 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
11.23 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot RCZ R
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
329 mi
Range
542 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
542 mi
Peugeot RCZ R
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).
119.4 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Peugeot RCZ R
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ R
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















