Demuro: All the BMW M3s Ranked from Worst to Best

[Albino09]

I have extensive experience in E30s through E46s, and it's all a matter of preference honestly. I can have as much fun in my 320i E30 touring as I do in my M3. Once you hit the track (or Ring), the differences stand out. My E36 M3/4/5 CCA IS car on slicks is incredible on the limit, but doesn't have enough power to really dance and gets walked by my Dad's S54 Mcoupe on straights. My E46 on 200tw autocross tires pivots beautifully and controllably. I know I know, different levels of power inverse with the peak grip available. If you consider what these cars are (or aren't) worth now, I think I'd be just as happy with an E36 dual-duty street/track car if properly prepped. Or if we're branching out beyond M's I'll second the ZHP suggestion and just add a nice diff and oil pump nut to the mix instead.

[Arith2]

I submit to the argument:

S54 for the win. This was the video that did it in for me when it came to the E46. Consider me a fan

[02_lsb]

I submit to the argument:

needs bigger booster bruh.

[Nate047]

My care-o-meter ranked from yes to no.

1. no

[maw1124]

Because it is. 190E (which many say handles better than the E30, some say it's one of the best handling cars ever) w/ an S54 swap. The giant turbo kinda throws all that handling stuff out the window I guess though.

Well, it was originally supposed to be a rally car (which explains the handles)... but Audi dominated that, and DTM changed the whole game... you might find this interesting (despite the title) if you haven't seen it already ... https://www.goodwood.com/grr/columni...an-the-e30-m3/

The AMG power pack cars were pretty good to. I've never seen one in real life (or an EVO II for that matter).

maw

[stephen]

Simple “fix” but more importantly, the 46 zhp is the better daily driver. Facts.

Better daily driver sure, but not a better car. I have a sport package E46 sedan with refreshed suspension including Lemforder ZHP control arms and Z4M FCABs and it doesn’t hold a candle to an E36 M3.

[shibui]

EDIT: My bad I failed. It's a W124 not a 190E lmao

[maw1124]

I submit to the argument:

Why does this look like a Benz body with a M engine in it?

maw

[shibui]

I submit to the argument:

[Chas3n]

Funny joke, but no. Have fun with the open differential in the ZHP.

Simple “fix” but more importantly, the 46 zhp is the better daily driver. Facts.

[stephen]

Zhp sedan > e36 m3

There’s another truth bomb for ya!

Funny joke, but no. Have fun with the open differential in the ZHP.

[Chas3n]

Zhp sedan > e36 m3

There’s another truth bomb for ya!

[heinzboehmer]

Plus how much better it sounds in the driving part of the video.

Yeeep, that too!

[DoubleSidedTape]

I know the whole point of that video is to try and prove that the US E36 M3 is better that the euro one. But all I could think of when watching was how incredibly good that euro car looks...

Plus how much better it sounds in the driving part of the video.

[heinzboehmer]

I know the whole point of that video is to try and prove that the US E36 M3 is better that the euro one. But all I could think of when watching was how incredibly good that euro car looks...