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Originally Posted by gthal
I think the E46 may feel faster because everything about it is more raw. That very "raw" edge makes everything seem more urgent and this, in turn, translates into the perception of speed.
I had a Chrysler Sebring that felt faster than my old 328i but it wasn't by a long shot. The Sebring was rougher, louder, more raw and this, to me, made it "feel" faster. The 328i just pulled more smoothly with less drama and felt less urgent and quick. But when you looked at the speedo, it was gaining speed much quicker.
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To some degree yes, but the E46 also has much different throttle tuning which makes it feel eager to get off the line or to get going whereas the E9x has a more lackadaisical tip-in even in Power mode. The E46 is a more lively and involving car which is why I keep both.
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Originally Posted by MrHarris
I'm pretty sure 2nd is a little longer, and 3rd is a lot longer.
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Originally Posted by MrHarris
The gears are much shorter on the e46 m3 compared to a E9X m3
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Again, I own both and there is no significant difference in gearing between the 6MT E46 and 6MT E9x. In fact, the gears are marginally longer on the E46 due to the ~5% lower redline (400 rpm).
E46
1st: 40
2nd: 68
3rd: 102
4th: 139
E9x:
1st: 41
2nd: 70
3rd: 105
4th: 139