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 8.1 inches shorter, 2.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M3 CSL.
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
53.6
72.6
83
53.7
70.1
78
72.6 in
Width
70.1 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.6 in
Height
53.7 in
102.8
168.8
107.4
176.9
168.8 in
Length
176.9 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
3111 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.83 %
General
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
4J
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S54
Engine Code
S54-B32
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 7900 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
154 hp
355 hp
BMW M3 CSL
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 4900 rpm
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
177 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
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
410 ft
0.000 sec
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CSL
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20.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 lb/hp
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
20.2 lb/hp
8.6 lb/hp
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
32 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3 CSL
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
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
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
462 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Peugeot RCZ THP 155
BMW M3 CSL
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
769 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
