Car comparison

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0vsBMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW M3 (F80)

3.0

431 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTurbochargedSedan2014-2020
VS

BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

CSL 3.2i 24V

360 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    431 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    276 hp/t
    206 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    723 km
    449 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
431hp321kW
360hp268kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,310kg2,888lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
38.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
12.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
276hp/t206kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
353Nm/t236lb-ft/ton
Calculated
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
723km449mi
Calculated
529km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
3,246cc198cu in
Length
4,671mm184in
4,492mm177in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,424mm56in
1,372mm54in
Wheelbase
2,812mm111in
2,731mm108in
Front track
1,579mm62in
1,508mm59in
Rear track
1,603mm63in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
480L
410L
Doors
4
2
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
194g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.05,500-7,300 rpm1,850-5,500 rpm7,550 rpm
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.0 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
200 km/h
124 mph
181 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 has 71 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V and BMW M3 (F80) 3.0: 71 hp (53 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
1,310 kg
2,888 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.04.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V4.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 and BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
723 km
449 mi
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
431 hp
321 kW
4.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
Power
431 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.1 s
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWM3 (F80)3.0
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (F80)3.0BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Power
431 hp
321 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,424 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Range score
723 km
449 mi
529 km
329 mi
CO2 score
194 g/km
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Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
276 hp/t
206 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M3 (F80) 3.0BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (F80) 3.0

  • Has 71 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 193 km (120 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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