BMW M3 CSL vs Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
| Category | V12 Vanquish | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 5.9 l V12 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 460 / 454 | 360 / 355 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 542 / 400 | 370 / 273 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1873 / 4129 | 1409 / 3106 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 246 / 242 | 255 / 252 |
| Average price | €238,000 | €85,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | V12 Vanquish | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:17.00 | 7:50.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:16.90 | 1:13.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | V12 Vanquish | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.9 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 8.0 s | 7.7 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.0 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 10.3 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.7 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.3 s | 16.7 s |
| 1000 m | 23.8 s | 24.1 s @ 224.4 kph |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.2 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.2 s | 7.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 2.6 s | 4.0 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.8 s | 12.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.4 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 10.3 s | 10.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 91.3 mph | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.9 s @ 115.0 mph | 13.0 s |
General performance
| Category | V12 Vanquish | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 316 kph (196 mph) | 269 kph (167 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.55 g (5 m/s²) | 0.64 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 65.5 kph (40.7 mph) | 70.9 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) | 8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US / 34 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (119 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
Summary
| Category | V12 Vanquish | BMW M3 CSL (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 172 | 200 |
| Straight line speed | 1990 | 2205 |
| Total | 2162 | 2405 |
Verdict
M3 CSL is the fastest by a small margin.
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