Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VvsHolden Monaro 5.7 V8

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

CSL 3.2i 24V

360 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2006
VS

Holden Monaro

5.7 V8

408 hp5655 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2005

Comparison overview

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BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,310 kg
    2,888 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    275 hp/t
    205 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    410 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Holden Monaro 5.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24VHoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Power
360hp268kW
408hp304kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,310kg2,888lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
1,800kg3,968lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
275hp/t205kW/t125hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
5,655cc345cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,790mm189in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,790mm110in
Front track
1,508mm59in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume
410L
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24VHolden Monaro 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm
HoldenMonaro5.7 V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24VHoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
18.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Holden Monaro 5.7 V8 has 48 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 Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V4.9 s
HoldenMonaro5.7 V85.3 s

Although Holden Monaro 5.7 V8 has more power, BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V and Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24V
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 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
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E46)CSL 3.2i 24VHoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,310 kg
2,888 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
529 km
329 mi
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Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
275 hp/t
205 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) CSL 3.2i 24V

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Holden Monaro 5.7 V8

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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