The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03) vs. Subaru BRZ 2.0i (17 - ..)
€ 85,000
€ 33,500
€ 85,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CSL is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Subaru BRZ 2.0i.
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
53.7
70.1
78
52.2
69.9
78
70.1 in
Width
69.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.7 in
Height
52.2 in
107.4
176.9
101.2
166.9
176.9 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3682 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.25 %
General
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
E46
Generation
ZC
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
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S54
Engine Series
S54-B32
Engine Code
FA20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
355 hp
197 hp
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 6400 rpm
BMW M3 CSL
273 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
Performance
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
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8.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
8.6 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
20 mpg
27 mpg
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
329 mi
Range
361 mi
BMW M3 CSL
329 mi
361 mi
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
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).
162.9 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
225.5 kWh
162.9 kWh
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CSL
Subaru BRZ 2.0i
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
915 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
