The Comparative Analysis :
Peugeot RCZ THP 155 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. BMW M3 CSL (03 - 03)
€ 30,700
€ 85,000
€ 30,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Peugeot RCZ THP 155 is 20.5 cm shorter, 6.5 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
1362
1845
2107
1365
1780
1980
1845 mm
Width
1780 mm
2107 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1980 mm
1362 mm
Height
1365 mm
2612
4287
2729
4492
4287 mm
Length
4492 mm
2612 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
1411 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.84 %
General
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
4J
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
3246 CC
154 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 7900 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
154 bhp
355 bhp
BMW M3 CSL
240 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 4900 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
240 NM
370 NM
BMW M3 CSL
Performance
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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9.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.9 kg/bhp
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
9.16 kg/bhp
3.9 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
39 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
468 mi
Range
329 mi
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
468 mi
329 mi
BMW M3 CSL
Environmental Impact
138.2 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
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
138.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3 CSL
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
287 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
321 L
Boot Capacity
410 L







No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
















