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Originally Posted by ksteckba
See dyno of both on the same graph. This S65 is still quite a bit up at the area you are referring to.
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The e46 m3 weighs 3450 lbs, while the e92 and e90 m3 weigh 3645 lbs and 3715 lbs respectively. The e46 m3 is smaller and lighter, so I wonder if this has alot to do with it feeling "punchier" despite the s65 producing more torque and HP consistently throughout the power band (big dip or not, it's still making more torque) in comparison to the s55. The weight diff between the cars must have alot to do with the feeling of acceleration. At 5000 rpm the power to weight ratio of e92m to e46M is almost exactly the same so maybe it's the gearing that causes the difference in acceleration feel.
I test drove a m sport 440i with shift paddles. It's good looking, very quick, quiet and easy to drive. It did not have much character and you can feel the lack of tactile sensation with the numb steering. I feel that it is truly an appliance while my e90 M is a sports saloon beast. I would definitely own a f series car, but NOT as a fun, weekend car, but rather as my daily. Also, here in California the F series cars are all over the place and not so special while I rarely see e9x m vehicles.