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Originally Posted by Obioban
I would expect the benefits to break down as follows, given equal tires but otherwise stock:
Acceleration: M2
stopping distance: tie (M2)
fade resistance: M2
torque: M2
throttle response: M3 (Tie)
steering feel: M3
short term reliability: M2 (warranty/new car FTW)
long term reliability: M3 (turbos FTL) (M2, the E46 has some issues, the F87 is much more of a standard BMW Engine.)
Interior quality vs a nice e46: M3 (M3 by a mile)
interior quality vs a typical e46: M2 (E46, better seats, lower, better leather)
back seat space: M3 (Tie, M3 if sedan)
differential's ability to put power down: M2
superior powerband: depends on owner's taste (M2)
gauges: M3
ease of servicing/modding: M3
interior engine sound: M3 (Tie, M2 is magic too)
exterior exhaust note: M2
properly centered driver's seat: M3 (LOL, yes)
stock vs stock lap times with professional driver: M2
real world tracked car lap times: driver/mod based (In stock form M2)
gadgets/gizmos/driver assists: M2
looks: M3 (subjective, technically... but I don't think anyone's going to disagree) (Subjective)
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I've owned both and I would argue the above changes. The M2 is really a newer E46 M3. That's really how it feels.