M3 vs 335i

M3 vs 335i at 5500ft elevation

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Autos & Vehicles

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• M3
• 335i

[relaydump]

Besides what I just pointed out below - you live in the USA - you can't even PURCHASE a DCT 335i.

Just a tip - clean up your profile.

Anyone who clicks on your name will see the low IQ troll that you are. About 75% of your posts are anti-BMW, now you come here saying a sedan is faster than an M. I really think this country needs to clean house - people like you are the future?

You watch videos to make your decisions instead of using real life experiences and facts.

Outstanding work.

[relaydump]

How is a video unbiased?

These are CAR AND DRIVER NUMBERS:

0-100 MPH (e46 M3) 11.6 seconds

0-100 MPH (e92 335i) 12.7 seconds

That is unbiased - not a video. I too am unbiased, and will say again - I have an e46 M - have driven a 135 and a 335. Yes, they are quick off the line. Yes, they FEEL fast - maybe even faster than my car. After about 60-80 MPH - the M3 is just in a whole different league. You don't understand what an M is. You don't understand these are not COMPARABLE cars.

[disRalley35]

i have a 135i and my friend has a e46 m3 i beat him every time

[NikKast1981]

@phv628 I tend to trust the way companies perform their tests more than what reviewers do.....Especially when reviewers tend to achieve better times.....

Lets not forget that there are many variables when testing a car from weather, temperatures, distance from ground/sea level, tarmack, fuel, tires and many more so its obvious that what BMW is getting on their test track is not what a reviewer will be getting.....

[asian069]

only reason the 335i won was because of the elevation.

[olvanish]

not sure why but for some reason I've always liked E46 M3 better than E90 335I. just my personal preferance

[kouzouka]

@ekis18 It is widely accepted here in Johannesburg that the your 335i is faster than even the latest m3 V8 because we are 1753 metres above sea level, the M3 is only faster at coastal towns, so you have the better model, kinder to the eye and more fuel efficient

[phv628]

@ekis18 The 335i have demonstrated 332 hp and 311 lb ft when tested. In addition, BMW states 0-60 times of 5.6 seconds while tests have demonstrated 0-60 times of 4.8 seconds. It is generally accepted by most reviewers that BMW consistently underrates factory claims. 

[viggoM35]

@PassatMrT Unfortunately I live at over 4k elevation and have to drive at least 100 miles to get better performance. ;(

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[viggoM35]

@dean0681 Bet you're fatter than I am. lol

[viggoM35]

@relaydump What chassis models is he comparing anyhow??? E46 and E92??? Not sure.

[akburst510]

@levirolla

Exactly. Plus a Jb3 ($379) + methanol injection (Basically, automatic high octane gas all the time, $300-600) and you are already way faster than a E9x M3 in a straight line...not to mention Ferrari/Lambo torque #'s.

Forced Induction is always better on the streets.

Naturally Aspirated is almost always better on the track though, because you can modulate power better...but twin turbos have very little lag.

btw next M3 is going to be TWIN TURBO inline6 like the 335i.