The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 Automatic (03 - 07) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 39,700
€ 85,000
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 17.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
51
69.5
77.2
53.7
70.1
78
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
51 in
Height
53.7 in
94.5
159.8
107.4
176.9
159.8 in
Length
176.9 in
94.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
3212 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.95 %
General
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
ZH
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
3
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
215 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
229 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
229 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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14.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
14.94 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
23 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
369 mi
Range
329 mi
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
369 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
225.5 kWh
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
191.4 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Crossfire 3.2 V6
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
459 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
