Car comparison

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0vsBMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0

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

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BMW M4 (G82)

CSL 3.0

550 hp2993 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe2022-2022
VS

BMW M4 Convertible (G83)

Competition 3.0

510 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2021-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    307 km/h
    191 mph
  • Most powerful
    550 hp
    410 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    338 hp/t
    252 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    584 km
    363 mi
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
550hp410kW
510hp380kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
2,345kg5,170lb
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.6s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
49.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.4s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
338hp/t252kW/t154hp/1000 lb
Calculated
266hp/t198kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
400Nm/t268lb-ft/ton
Calculated
339Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,794mm189in
4,794mm189in
Width
1,921mm76in
1,887mm74in
Height
1,386mm55in
1,395mm55in
Wheelbase
2,857mm112in
2,857mm112in
Front track
1,623mm64in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,609mm63in
1,605mm63in
Ground clearance
113mm4in
121mm5in
Trunk volume
440L
300L
Max trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
59L
59L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0PowerTorque
  • BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,950 rpm6,500 rpm
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.06,250 rpm2,750-5,500 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
13.2 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.4 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
207 km/h
129 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0 has 40 hp more than BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0 and BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
1,920 kg
4,233 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
307 km/h
191 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.03.7 s
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.03.7 s

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
584 km
363 mi
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
578 km
359 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
550 hp
410 kW
3.7 s
307 km/h
191 mph
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.7 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
BMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM4 (G82)CSL 3.0BMWM4 Convertible (G83)Competition 3.0
Power
550 hp
410 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.7 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,386 mm
54.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,794 mm
188.7 in
Height
1,395 mm
54.9 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
440 L
15.5 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
338 hp/t
252 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
266 hp/t
198 kW/t
3.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0BMW M4 Convertible (G83) Competition 3.0
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M4 (G82) CSL 3.0

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 295 kg lighter
  • Has 47 km/h (29 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 km (4 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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