Comparison: F80 M3 versus E90 M3 Sedan

[24601]

Originally Posted by tvieso

Front end on the E90 is so much cleaner and aesthetically pleasing than the F80. The lines on the F80's front end don't make sense. The line across the hood is atrocious. It complements nothing. The other lines on top of the hood are too busy. I think it would be much better with just one, as on the E90. They don't have purposeful placement or direction. There are just too many elements competing with each other IMO. The way the headlights smile is hideous. It is distasteful anthropomorphism. It implies a playful, whimsical expression while the rest of the car is aggressive, modern and business-like.

Good summary. +1

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by e1000

It's nitpicking, but there are differences between the coupe and sedan interior. Off the top of my head, the coupe has ambient lighting and the design of the center stack is slightly different.

Umm, my F30 335i has ambient lighting (..adjustable between 'Classic' mode and 'Modern' mode I believe; aka...red and white), sooooo.....why assume that the F80 won't? Ambient lighting has been in every BMW coupe and sedan as far back as I can remember (..E46-on). Also, the center stacks are the exact same. There are no differences in the dash between the F30/32/80/82.

[Falafel Combo]

Love them both. The e90 still looks like and retains the character of an M3. The f80 looks more like an M5. Hmmm

[starbai]

Do not get me wrong, I am a fan of the F80, but man the E90 was still one handsome somebitch.

[24601]

The only things that make the M4/3 better;
1. Seats
2. Mirrors
3. CCB option

That aside, the E9X M3 will always be the signature ///M car.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by 24601

The only things that the M4/3 better;
1. Seats
2. Mirrors
3. CCB option

That aside, the E92 M3 will always be the signature ///M car.

...Hmmm! I thought that was the E30!!?? Nooo, it was the E36 M3. Oh wait, it was really the E46. Oh no, no, no....now it's the E9X. In 6 year's time it'll be the F8X.

[RingMeister01]

E90 was and always will be a great looking car. F80 makes me horny though...

[0-60Motorsports]

E90 Looks way nicer and Fatter.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

E90 Looks way nicer and Fatter.

Well, it is a porker, but it sure isn't wider.

[mb135is]

Typically, when I see these comparisons, the newer models make me appreciate the older models more. This is true for the F30 3 series and 4 series -- they have somehow made me appreciate the E90 and E92 more than I previously had.

But these photos make me realize how very dated the E90 M3 looks in comparison to this newer M3. To my eye, it is not even close, in any area, exterior or interior.

However, I've yet to see something that makes my eye perceive the E46 as "dated." Same with the E82.

Speaking of E82, I'm an owner of an ugly car, so disregard the above opinions! hehehe

[arvinz]

Love everything about the F80 M3 except for that stupid hood line that goes above the logo...why in the world was this done. Look at the E90 M3 hood, it's super clean with no horizontal cut visible.

[mb135is]

Originally Posted by 24601

That aside, the E9X M3 will always be the signature ///M car.

I'd love to hear your reasoning on this one...

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Well, it is a porker, but it sure isn't wider.

True, F80 is wider but the E90 Looks classy. The F80 though it looks great......Im just not feeling it That much right now. Maybe When i see it in the flesh.....

Im still aiming for an 11 E90 M3 DCT as a DD in the future.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by 24601

The only things that make the M4/3 better;
1. Seats
2. Mirrors
3. CCB option

That aside, the E9X M3 will always be the signature ///M car.

Ahhhhhh your standard reply from 13 M3 owner

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by arvinz

Love everything about the F80 M3 except for that stupid hood line that goes above the logo...why in the world was this done. Look at the E90 M3 hood, it's super clean with no horizontal cut visible.

I actually like the newer hood without the integrated grills. The F-series front end design is just so killer; the headlights especially.

Originally Posted by mb135is

I'd love to hear your reasoning on this one...

You and I both.

[JMolnar]

The F8X M3 and M4 are just to busy for me. Not a fan of the new look.

The E9X M3 would be my pick. Looks cleaner and you cannot go past that V8!

[InTheNightKitchen]

F80 looks more modern and aggressive STOCK, a few personal touches to the E90 and it can compete but doesn't look better. I think they did a good job. Still on the fence about the sedan looking better than the coupe though.

[paddy335]

Originally Posted by 24601

The only things that make the M4/3 better;
1. Seats
2. Mirrors
3. CCB option

That aside, the E9X M3 will always be the signature ///M car.

Got to admire your loyalty

[schoy]

Originally Posted by index1489

This is a terrible comparison, as usual, I mean this site holds hands with BMW NA and they can't get comparable stock photos?

One of the photos the E90 M3 is wearing 18's, the other they picked the bland grey interior to compare it to the black F80?

The shots are not even the same, studio shots which are exaggerating the lines on the F80 and real life shots for the E90.

I kind of agree. Here are some more comparable-quality shots of the e90 (the pic of the front is the same). They show the e90 in a more flattering light:

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by schoy

I kind of agree. Here are some more comparable-quality shots of the e90 (the pic of the front is the same). They show the e90 in a more flattering light:

Flattering light for the E9X doesn't change the F80's design impact when juxtaposed against one another.

[///MDriver]

nice comparo.. looks like everything got bigger, grilles, gills, front air intakes, front lights... exhausts... I'd like to see comparo to the e46 m3

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by ///MDriver

nice comparo.. looks like everything got bigger, grilles, gills, front air intakes, front lights... exhausts... I'd like to see comparo to the e46 m3

...while simultaneously shedding a bit of weight. Well done BMW!