BMW M3 vs. Camaro SS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ponycrusher21 · 11-14-2008, 04:29 PM

this may sound stupid but just think about it for a second. whats your opinion?

ponycrusher21 · 11-14-2008, 04:49 PM

c'mon guys!

Supermans · 11-14-2008, 05:00 PM

The M3 gets a 0-60 in 4.6 seconds which is close to the same as the Camaro has tested. Handling in the BMW may be better overall however they are in a different price category..

*The_Blur* · 11-14-2008, 05:02 PM

The Camaro SS wins. I've been having this argument with one of my buddies for a while.

camaro5 · 11-14-2008, 05:03 PM

M3 is a great sports car.

You can get a brand new 2008 Corvette Z06 for the same money (approx. $60,000) similarly equipped.

Care to meet me at the lights Z06 vs M3? Noooo...

M3

Curb Weight: 3704 lbs.

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 4 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 414 hp

Max Horsepower: 8300 rpm Torque: 295 ft-lbs.

Wimpy torque number, no snap your neck instant go fun.

I'd love an M3 in my warehouse, but first I will buy a Camaro and Corvette.

Chewy · 11-14-2008, 05:15 PM

i've owned 2 BMWs and have grown a veyr strong liking to them, i'd grab the M3 sedan (not the coupe) over the camaro mostly because i love the practicality of 4 doors. all the luxuries help it up there as well. all the specs are thrown out there so its obvious they're very close.

detroitboy · 11-14-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy

i've owned 2 BMWs and have grown a veyr strong liking to them, i'd grab the M3 sedan (not the coupe) over the camaro mostly because i love the practicality of 4 doors. all the luxuries help it up there as well. all the specs are thrown out there so its obvious they're very close.

So for that kind of money and wanting 4 doors why don't you buy at CTS-V for the same price (or less). I bet its lap times at Nuremburg were faster, as are all the acceleration figures. More interior room too. Plenty of luxuries....

TheClassicCarKid · 11-14-2008, 06:24 PM

I'd take an M3 sedan over a SS,
not saying that I don't wish I had the Camaro, just that overall the M3 would be better.(But it costs way more so what do you expect?)

headpunter · 11-14-2008, 06:26 PM

i dont think the m3 will hold much of an edge, but it will win out by a small margin through the twisties.....but never in a straight line.

fad1 · 11-14-2008, 07:09 PM

On the drag strip, SS will take it without a doubt. On the track, thats a tough one ........

SS4EVER · 11-14-2008, 07:22 PM

Yeah. What are we using as a basis of comparison? Price? straight line performance?

Straight line is tough. The Camaro SS, and M3 are probably going to trap around the same. But 0-60 I've seen car magazines saying the M3 will do 0-60 in 4.6 and others have said it does 0-60 in like 4.3.

Price? Advantage Camaro SS for sure...

On a track though. I'd say advantage M3.

Overall conclusion.... Just buy yourself a base Corvette, spend less money and just whoop the M3 silly...

Chewy · 11-14-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroitboy

So for that kind of money and wanting 4 doors why don't you buy at CTS-V for the same price (or less). I bet its lap times at Nuremburg were faster, as are all the acceleration figures. More interior room too. Plenty of luxuries....

originally there were only options A and B(which i chose from), now you throw in option C!

detroitboy · 11-14-2008, 09:29 PM

Well...I figured he had'nt considered it since the car won't be on the street for a month or so. Besides....I could'nt help but to wave the American flag in front of him being that the CTS-V is faster than both the BMW and the Camaro anyhow. And when he mentioned 4 doors........

There is no doubt in my mind that if I could afford it I would buy the CTS-V over the Camaro in a heartbeat. The performance difference is huge. And luxury with it????? WOW!

I love my current 07 CTS, and can't imagine how nice it would be to have that supercharged (but detuned a bit) ZR-1 powerplant in it. I hear it can go sideways from a roll in a heartbeat. BMW at the same price or more???? No way.

ShnOmac · 11-14-2008, 09:39 PM

Im still trying to figure out why we are even comparing cars that are not even close to the same price bracket.........

Next up pinto vs enzo vs camaro vs f-35........

smile people im messing around!

11-14-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
ponycrusher21 Christopher Fernandez Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 372	BMW M3 vs. Camaro SS? this may sound stupid but just think about it for a second. whats your opinion?

11-14-2008, 05:00 PM	#3
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	The M3 gets a 0-60 in 4.6 seconds which is close to the same as the Camaro has tested. Handling in the BMW may be better overall however they are in a different price category.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

11-14-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	The Camaro SS wins. I've been having this argument with one of my buddies for a while. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

11-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#6
Chewy My boredom isn't safe Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,224 View My Garage	i've owned 2 BMWs and have grown a veyr strong liking to them, i'd grab the M3 sedan (not the coupe) over the camaro mostly because i love the practicality of 4 doors. all the luxuries help it up there as well. all the specs are thrown out there so its obvious they're very close. __________________

11-14-2008, 06:26 PM	#9
headpunter Not That sad..considering Drives: Man Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the part of washington the capital forgot about. Posts: 3,747 View My Garage	i dont think the m3 will hold much of an edge, but it will win out by a small margin through the twisties.....but never in a straight line. __________________ Stop Whinging

11-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#2
ponycrusher21 Christopher Fernandez Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, Tn Posts: 372	c'mon guys!

11-14-2008, 05:03 PM	#5
camaro5 Drives: X-15 Velocipede Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,637	M3 is a great sports car. You can get a brand new 2008 Corvette Z06 for the same money (approx. $60,000) similarly equipped. Care to meet me at the lights Z06 vs M3? Noooo... M3 Curb Weight: 3704 lbs. Performance Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 4 liters Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 414 hp Max Horsepower: 8300 rpm Torque: 295 ft-lbs. Wimpy torque number, no snap your neck instant go fun. I'd love an M3 in my warehouse, but first I will buy a Camaro and Corvette.

11-14-2008, 07:09 PM	#10
fad1 Drives: Future 5th gen Camaro Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 1,108	On the drag strip, SS will take it without a doubt. On the track, thats a tough one ........

11-14-2008, 07:22 PM	#11
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	Yeah. What are we using as a basis of comparison? Price? straight line performance? Straight line is tough. The Camaro SS, and M3 are probably going to trap around the same. But 0-60 I've seen car magazines saying the M3 will do 0-60 in 4.6 and others have said it does 0-60 in like 4.3. Price? Advantage Camaro SS for sure... On a track though. I'd say advantage M3. Overall conclusion.... Just buy yourself a base Corvette, spend less money and just whoop the M3 silly... __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

11-14-2008, 09:29 PM	#13
detroitboy Pinholic Drives: 11 Silverado, 08 Shelby GT500 Conv. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Macomb, Mi Posts: 698	Well...I figured he had'nt considered it since the car won't be on the street for a month or so. Besides....I could'nt help but to wave the American flag in front of him being that the CTS-V is faster than both the BMW and the Camaro anyhow. And when he mentioned 4 doors........ There is no doubt in my mind that if I could afford it I would buy the CTS-V over the Camaro in a heartbeat. The performance difference is huge. And luxury with it????? WOW! I love my current 07 CTS, and can't imagine how nice it would be to have that supercharged (but detuned a bit) ZR-1 powerplant in it. I hear it can go sideways from a roll in a heartbeat. BMW at the same price or more???? No way. __________________ Almost had a 2SS/RS, IOM, orange accent interior, 6 speed manual, sunroof & polished wheels ordered 01/19/07 3000 - 2/27/09 3400 - 3/27/09 3800 - 4/17/09 (built and lost in the vortex) ship date ??????? (I gave up and got a GT500) 5/11/09 - order cancelled 5/27/09 - vehicle arrived at dealership for whoever bought it after me

11-14-2008, 09:39 PM	#14
ShnOmac Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PNW Posts: 13,313	Im still trying to figure out why we are even comparing cars that are not even close to the same price bracket......... Next up pinto vs enzo vs camaro vs f-35........ smile people im messing around!

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