Comparison: F82 M4 versus E92 M3 Coupe (updated with real life pics)

Black Gold · 12-19-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by solstice

Interior: F82.
Exterior: E92

Clearly in both cases for me.

agree with this. cant stand the lack of defined fenders on the M4. the e92 looks better except on the interior

the f80 m3 is such a better and more classic BMW design than the M4 IMO. I have to say I am disappointed in the styling of the M4.

perhaps its because I love the e46 and the DTM style fenders which are notably absent on the M4.

I am thrilled with the technical and mechanical improvements of the f80 over the e92

filip75 · 12-19-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jbockrd

Ohhhh you mean my rear dirty collector!! Pain in the Ass keeping that area of the car clean LOL

Hmm, good to know

hwelvaar · 12-19-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by I am Earl

Apart from the CCBs, there is absolutely nothing going for the new car. This is just my perspective though. If I buy the new car, it will be because of the brakes (and not because of their looks obviously but because a similar setup in the current car costs over 30k). The brakes is one area where the current car is inferior significantly.

Can't you just buy aftermarket big brake kit for your current M3, if that's the only thing that attracts you in the new M4 ?

cipher5 · 12-19-2013, 11:00 AM

Either the seat goes back farther on the F82, or the rear leg room on the new M4 has decreased. One thing I loved about the E92 was the rear leg room despite pushing the seat back.

jbockrd · 12-19-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cipher5

Either the seat goes back farther on the F82, or the rear leg room on the new M4 has decreased. One thing I loved about the E92 was the rear leg room despite pushing the seat back.

Shouldn't be less The 4 is adequate in the rear leg room dept

BMWJ · 12-19-2013, 12:30 PM

e92 from side profile still winner - f82 is pretty nice though and equal if not better in the other areas

drburton · 12-19-2013, 01:29 PM

I think everyone is missing the significance of wider and lower. This likely doesn't translate well in pictures (as much as a flared fender would). If you have ever looked at the 997 911 in person and compared the S to the 4S, a couple inches of width make a big difference in look.

I think once more people get the opportunity to see the M4 in person, there will be a realization that it looks significantly better than pictures.

At least I hope so.

jbockrd · 12-19-2013, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by drburton

I think everyone is missing the significance of wider and lower. This likely doesn't translate well in pictures (as much as a flared fender would). If you have ever looked at the 997 911 in person and compared the S to the 4S, a couple inches of width make a big difference in look.

I think once more people get the opportunity to see the M4 in person, there will be a realization that it looks significantly better than pictures.

At least I hope so.

I agree!!

angelc5 · 12-19-2013, 01:57 PM

F82 for me

Blindside_137 · 12-19-2013, 02:07 PM

I find the rear bumper of the F82 quite hideous. I do prefer the aggressively shaped tail lights however.

The side gill is too abstract on the F82 as well and I think it is much more clean on the E92.

The aggression is clearly more prominent with the F82 and it's sharper lines. But everything flows better with the E92 IMO. Should continue to age well.

fbm3cab · 12-19-2013, 02:11 PM

BOTH of these cars are great!

johanness · 12-19-2013, 02:18 PM

M4 wins on all counts

3M TAPE · 12-19-2013, 02:20 PM

F82 looks great (although F80 is much better)
E92 is just sexy (V8 engine alone is sexy too)

24601 · 12-19-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by I am Earl

Apart from the CCBs, there is absolutely nothing going for the new car. This is just my perspective though.

+1

Pharmacist_ · 12-19-2013, 02:28 PM

I have to say the e92 has held up much better against the f82 than the e90 does against the f80. The f80 crushes them all though...IMO of course.

US///M3 · 12-19-2013, 02:39 PM

Savory · 12-19-2013, 02:39 PM

E92 still looks really good. I can only hope the M4 ages just as well.

TheBingoBalls · 12-19-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by drburton

I think everyone is missing the significance of wider and lower. This likely doesn't translate well in pictures (as much as a flared fender would). If you have ever looked at the 997 911 in person and compared the S to the 4S, a couple inches of width make a big difference in look.

I think once more people get the opportunity to see the M4 in person, there will be a realization that it looks significantly better than pictures.

At least I hope so.

This goes for every recent BMW. While I still have my opinions on the F30 and the style of the front fascia, when you see one in person, you gain a whole new perspective on it. I liked it a bit more but still keep my opinions on it.

I think when the M3/M4 are actually in showrooms, the design is going to be that much better in person.

swanson · 12-19-2013, 02:46 PM

The E9X series M3 will age much better(like the E46) then the new design.

THE-FN-MAN · 12-19-2013, 02:51 PM

Side profile is tough to beat on the E92, curious to see what the aftermarket companies do for splitters or full CF replacements on the M4, gonna have a lot of stuff going on if too many wings and inlets are added

jbockrd · 12-19-2013, 02:54 PM

You have to admit that BMWs age sooooooooooooooo much better than other brands like Audi and MB

BOOstJunkee · 12-19-2013, 03:18 PM

F82 wins for me. Especially the interior.

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cipher5 560 Rep 3,473 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	Either the seat goes back farther on the F82, or the rear leg room on the new M4 has decreased. One thing I loved about the E92 was the rear leg room despite pushing the seat back.
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12-19-2013, 12:30 PM	#28
BMWJ Lieutenant 61 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	e92 from side profile still winner - f82 is pretty nice though and equal if not better in the other areas
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drburton Lieutenant 119 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	I think everyone is missing the significance of wider and lower. This likely doesn't translate well in pictures (as much as a flared fender would). If you have ever looked at the 997 911 in person and compared the S to the 4S, a couple inches of width make a big difference in look. I think once more people get the opportunity to see the M4 in person, there will be a realization that it looks significantly better than pictures. At least I hope so.
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12-19-2013, 01:57 PM	#31
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 7009 Rep 10,669 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	I find the rear bumper of the F82 quite hideous. I do prefer the aggressively shaped tail lights however. The side gill is too abstract on the F82 as well and I think it is much more clean on the E92. The aggression is clearly more prominent with the F82 and it's sharper lines. But everything flows better with the E92 IMO. Should continue to age well.
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12-19-2013, 02:20 PM	#35
3M TAPE Banned 350 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: States iTrader: (0)	F82 looks great (although F80 is much better) E92 is just sexy (V8 engine alone is sexy too)
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Pharmacist_ Straight outta Loca$h 39 Rep 359 Posts Drives: '15 f80 M3 '13 f25 x3 35 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	I have to say the e92 has held up much better against the f82 than the e90 does against the f80. The f80 crushes them all though...IMO of course.
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12-19-2013, 02:39 PM	#39
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swanson Convicted Felon 791 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: chariot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	The E9X series M3 will age much better(like the E46) then the new design.
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THE-FN-MAN Captain 39 Rep 890 Posts Drives: E92 M3 x2 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: the wood iTrader: (0)	Side profile is tough to beat on the E92, curious to see what the aftermarket companies do for splitters or full CF replacements on the M4, gonna have a lot of stuff going on if too many wings and inlets are added
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12-19-2013, 03:18 PM	#44
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