The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Peugeot RCZ THP 155 (13 - 15)
€ 85,000
€ 29,200
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 THP 155.
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
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 THP 155
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
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 THP 155
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
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
154 hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.9 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
19.9 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
37 mpg
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
329 mi
Range
534 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
534 mi
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
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).
121.2 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
