Is there a huge difference between M3 Coupe and Sedan?

MonacoMurphy · 09-16-2011, 10:26 AM

I'm always looking to upgrade to the M3. I love the way both the sedan and coupe look but I was wondering if there is a noticeable drivability difference between the two. Obviously weight and center of gravity change between the two but is it drastic or subtle?

e1000 · 09-16-2011, 10:37 AM

Virtually no performance difference

coogs08 · 09-16-2011, 10:43 AM

this has been discussed many times and I do not think the average driver will be able to tell the difference. can't go wrong with either one imo!

jeff@autocouture · 09-16-2011, 10:50 AM

the regular driver will not see the difference in performance, handling is slightly difference, nothing rd sways cant fix tho

Vise · 09-16-2011, 10:54 AM

Yes, the sedan looks better.

Kidding!

1sikbmr · 09-16-2011, 10:59 AM

the coupe is missing 2 doors

biglare · 09-16-2011, 11:03 AM

Yes, the sedan performs amazingly around the track. As others have said, most cannot tell the performance difference of the E92 vs. E90 on the track much less in everyday city driving. If the M3 is your primary car then maybe the E90 as you can easily have more room for passengers and hauling, but if you already have another car then the E92 may be a better match.

CrazyIvan · 09-16-2011, 11:48 AM

As many pointed out, there is no difference. However, good luck with finding a new E90. As far as i know, all allocations are spoken for.

checkmate · 09-16-2011, 11:49 AM

Can't wait to pick mine up next week

SV Concepts · 09-16-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Studntloan

the regular driver will not see the difference in performance, handling is slightly difference, nothing rd sways cant fix tho

Couldn't have been said better

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Originally Posted by checkmate

Can't wait to pick mine up next week

Enjoy!! Don't forget pics for us!!

Edjay · 09-16-2011, 11:59 AM

Sedan seats 5 people. With a wife and 3 kids thats perfect for us. And no there is no real difference. If anything sedan might perform better. Less over hand (shorter). Weight about 25lbs if im not mistaken.

persian54 · 09-16-2011, 12:46 PM

i don't like the sedan doors... too short/small

and with the driver window down, too much air hits your face...
I've had an e90 loaner for the past week and i can't put the window down all the way....

Erie Von Otto · 09-16-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

i don't like the sedan doors... too short/small

and with the driver window down, too much air hits your face...
I've had an e90 loaner for the past week and i can't put the window down all the way....

Ahh sedan noob... Crack the back windows a bit, takes care of the "in the face" airflow...

1MOREMOD · 09-16-2011, 12:58 PM

Sedan is faster from what I've seen

Grail05 · 09-16-2011, 01:03 PM

i say pick what you want... amateur driver wont be able to tell ...

abehwang · 09-16-2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

Sedan is faster from what I've seen

mkoesel · 09-16-2011, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonacoMurphy

Obviously weight and center of gravity change between the two but is it drastic or subtle?

The answer to that is "no".

I.e. it is neither drastic nor subtle. Instead, it is virtually undetectable.

bobbyd1961 · 09-16-2011, 01:18 PM

i have the sedan and love it because i needed to seat 5. if i didnt then i would have chose the coupe

rjd598 · 09-16-2011, 01:21 PM

sedan has a secret extra 50whp that no one knows about until you purchase the car. get the sedan

ChrisK · 09-16-2011, 01:26 PM

Sedan has better braking. ...When all four doors are open!

Maverick: I'll hit the brakes, he'll fly right by.

Both are great!

1MOREMOD · 09-16-2011, 01:36 PM

I've never tried the air brake like that will have to give it a shot.

I M STIG · 09-16-2011, 01:39 PM

Most can't tell a real difference. However, with that said, every person who's had an E92 or driven one says that my E90 feels a little tighter in hard corners on back roads.

I've said this before, and also read it before. But you really, really have to even know what you're looking for to even notice a difference.

So for every day purposes, no, you probably won't notice anything different, unless you're really gettin' on it.

09-16-2011, 10:26 AM	#1
MonacoMurphy Lieutenant 321 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	Is there a huge difference between M3 Coupe and Sedan? I'm always looking to upgrade to the M3. I love the way both the sedan and coupe look but I was wondering if there is a noticeable drivability difference between the two. Obviously weight and center of gravity change between the two but is it drastic or subtle?
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09-16-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
e1000 that's what SHE said! 75 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	Virtually no performance difference __________________
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coogs08 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pearland, TX iTrader: (3)	this has been discussed many times and I do not think the average driver will be able to tell the difference. can't go wrong with either one imo!
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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	the regular driver will not see the difference in performance, handling is slightly difference, nothing rd sways cant fix tho
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09-16-2011, 11:03 AM	#7
biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	Yes, the sedan performs amazingly around the track. As others have said, most cannot tell the performance difference of the E92 vs. E90 on the track much less in everyday city driving. If the M3 is your primary car then maybe the E90 as you can easily have more room for passengers and hauling, but if you already have another car then the E92 may be a better match. __________________ Prev: Individual F80 M3 - Fjord Blue/Silverstone(interior) \| Fashion Grey(exterior) GTS
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09-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#8
CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	As many pointed out, there is no difference. However, good luck with finding a new E90. As far as i know, all allocations are spoken for. __________________
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Edjay First Lieutenant 4 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 08 E90 AW, 76 2002 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sacoftomatoes Ca iTrader: (0)	Sedan seats 5 people. With a wife and 3 kids thats perfect for us. And no there is no real difference. If anything sedan might perform better. Less over hand (shorter). Weight about 25lbs if im not mistaken.
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persian54 Lieutenant General 922 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	i don't like the sedan doors... too short/small and with the driver window down, too much air hits your face... I've had an e90 loaner for the past week and i can't put the window down all the way.... __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	i have the sedan and love it because i needed to seat 5. if i didnt then i would have chose the coupe
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I M STIG RawAutos.com 29 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Most can't tell a real difference. However, with that said, every person who's had an E92 or driven one says that my E90 feels a little tighter in hard corners on back roads. I've said this before, and also read it before. But you really, really have to even know what you're looking for to even notice a difference. So for every day purposes, no, you probably won't notice anything different, unless you're really gettin' on it. __________________ 2009 E90 M3\| Jerez Black \| Extended Silver Novillo with Brushed Aluminum \| 6MT \| EDC \| Premium Package II \| Convenience Package \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| HD Radio \| Heated front seats \| Fold down rear seats \| Moonroof \| 19" wheels \| RawAutos.com
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