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BMW M3 Coupe (E46)
CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006
0-100 km/h 4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 343 hp360 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 370Nm273lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,246cc198cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,310kg2,888lb |
| Gross weight | 1,800kg3,968lb |
| Power-to-weight | 275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 16.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 63L |
| Estimated range | 529km329mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | S5432HP |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,492mm177in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,780mm70in |
| Height | 1,372mm54in |
| Wheelbase | 2,731mm108in |
| Front track | 1,508mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,525mm60in |
| Trunk volume | 410L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V | 360 hp 268 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V | 4.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V | 265 km/h 165 mph Unrestricted 250 km/h 155 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V | 11.9 L/100 km 19.8 mpg US 23.7 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.83 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.51 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,124 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
- BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V | 7,900 rpm | 4,900 rpm | 8,150 rpm |
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