U-DRAG: BMW M3 Competition vs. BMW M8 Competition

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Күн бұрын

Welcome to Edmunds’ U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that test handling, quarter mile and rolling starts! In this video, we’ve got a BMW head-to-head: It’s M3 Competition vs. M8 Competition! Will the smaller M3’s lighter weight be enough to offset big brother M8’s power advantage? Find out who wins this battle of Beemers in the video above!
00:00 Intro
01:14 The Numbers
02:15 Race 1 Prep
03:40 Race 1
05:13 Race 2 Prep
06:04 Race 2
07:20 Stats Recap
09:00 U-Drags Leaderboard
09:24 M3 In-Car Run
10:03 M8 In-Car Run
10:39 Edmunds' Take
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@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Which of these two Bavarian Beasts would you rather have? Let us know in the comments below.

@davideagle3002 Жыл бұрын

I like the M8, M3 has that ugly grill treatment that makes me laugh every time I see it. 😂

@danilodevries Жыл бұрын

M8 Competition hands down!

@jeffs6090 Жыл бұрын

M8 convertible for me!

@m3awd598 Жыл бұрын

M3 of course. I already have it ❤

@sammyhaidi6807 Жыл бұрын

Can you get an M5 Cs and do a U drag race again another car

@jeffs6090 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you switched cars for the second race. The second race was much closer than the first which was a much bigger gap. I'd say that has a lot to do with the driver!

@marcelk3847 10 ай бұрын

First race they had very different reaction times

@devinmartin3673 10 ай бұрын

@@marcelk3847 The bald-ish guy is consistently the better driver in every single U Drag he's in, regardless of who the other driver is.

@CarazyDiamond Жыл бұрын

U-Drag is the most exhilarating, compelling, and competitive race to experience! Good job Edmunds Cars!!

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Thanks CarazyDiamond. Make sure you check out some of the other U-Drag races we've posted and stay tuned for more to come!

@maestroadam Жыл бұрын

That M8 is ballistic. Love it.

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

It is craaaaazy

@Dmitriy88S Жыл бұрын

and looks better

@tonemack2981 Жыл бұрын

This U-Drags stuff is friggin awesome!! This is a great idea, I'm hooked on watching. The only thing better would be me having you guys job.😊

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Speed. Go to the channel and check out some of the other U-Drag races we've done, and stay tuned as there's more to come!

@1111boone Жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2023 M8 competition and it is fantastic.

@benjaminmatute9085 4 ай бұрын

Nice man!

@caleb7647 6 күн бұрын

so we’re rich? (not hating) just jealous

@1111boone 6 күн бұрын

@@caleb7647 not rich just hardworking

@Savmavv 3 күн бұрын

Awesome man. I’ll be there too soon

@nickzarnetske9994 Жыл бұрын

Driver error on that first race, glad it was in proper hands for the second, which is outcome I was expecting. I was in a F80 M4 running some roll races with a M5 of similar year and the race was dead to 90ish but over 100 the M5 just walked away (like it should be). Fun test, I love U Drags!

@WHY269 Жыл бұрын

I’m starting to notice a theme with these races.

@J.W.W. Жыл бұрын

Yes, Kurt is a better driver than his coworkers

@troypatillo1688 Жыл бұрын

Seems like he let off the gas in the first race far ahead of the finish line.

@dewaynesummers8105 Жыл бұрын

The M3 was very impressive going up against that M8 beast.

@notailbear335 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a M5 competiton vs M8 competition U-DRAG! Great video!

@kareemhailey9585 11 ай бұрын

M5 comp will lose at the launch, only M car that can beat the M8 comp is the M5 cs

@martygreen3145 10 ай бұрын

The M8 will win bro. Except for that wicked M5 CS. Very few cars outperform or is quicker/faster than that thing. 😳

@e-ma-ma 10 ай бұрын

M5 comp would lose, but the CS would beat the M8 comp

@manofsesame3024 3 ай бұрын

They are equipped with the same engine but M8 has sportier body style

@Fidelisinspire Жыл бұрын

U-drag races are the most fun to watch. I Love the format and the fact that drivers switch cars and give it another run. If you lose, no excuses.

@martygreen3145 10 ай бұрын

“Lord have mercy!” Those M8’s are no joke!! 😳

@DarthChewie Жыл бұрын

Keep the U-Drags coming!

@adamhalkechev7728 Жыл бұрын

we need more of these

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Coming up!

@AndyBettencourt Жыл бұрын

As a former autoxer and road racer, I'd love to see a video on the behind the scenes production of U-Drags. It must take more than a few practice runs to establish the braking points and then at least a few actual runs of each race so that you can lock in the perfect pivot at the far end by both drivers.

@johnnyboy1586 10 ай бұрын

The new front end on the M3 has really grown on me love how the raised lines of the hood run down to th edge of the grill😊

@SL0Z07 Жыл бұрын

Loving these U-Drag comparisons. Bring on more sport cars and eventually you’ll get fun with it and do some interesting cars down the road 👍

@SaveTheManuals1 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy these!

@kevinkyser1274 Жыл бұрын

Love the U drags! You need more of these!

@ProjectAjax Жыл бұрын

Loved it as always

@76ers Жыл бұрын

I wish you had at least one (or more) U-Drag every week. They're awesome.

@rabelanichristophertshidad2425 Жыл бұрын

The guy who last drove the M3 is a better driver than the other driver

@williamrodriguez5426 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, love the U-Drag series, great job!

@pol.86 Жыл бұрын

wow you can really feel the shifts in the m8 the zf8 looks like its clamping really hard instead of rolling into each grear

@ALMX5DP Жыл бұрын

Transmission technology I feel dont get much credit in comparison to the engine, but it’s evident that the improvements made in that respect over the past couple decades is huge. I believe both of these have torque converter style automatics so its crazy how well they launch and shift given their history of being referred to as slush boxes.

@andrewthehedgehog911 8 ай бұрын

@@ALMX5DP The torque converter locks above a certain speed for efficiency. the ZF can be programmed to dump the clutches in the planetary gearset so you get those kicks that almost feel like dual-clutch transmissions. I've once had a faulty vw passat transmission from 2006 that would utterly slam the clutches shut and would spin up the wheels from 1st to 2nd. 2nd to 3rd felt like a f1 shift xD

@khwezimfungeni7922 Жыл бұрын

The second race was epic🔥

@Smzxe Жыл бұрын

McLaughling 765LT Vs Porsche 992 Turbo S please

@petermeister7191 Жыл бұрын

Great race, the closest you can get ;) Incredible how close the M3 is to the M8 and as expected, it get´s its advantage in the corner. Your U-drag is something unique, I very much like it!

@ESKATEUK Жыл бұрын

One of the guys is clearly a better driver than the other. If the drivers were the same, you’d see a result sitting between the two runs here.

@_Chev_Chelios Жыл бұрын

The M3 weighs 4000 lbs…what in the actual fnck?!

@ItsRoydaBoy23 Жыл бұрын

X drive adds weight

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Yeah, pretty nuts

@joshuapounds7646 Жыл бұрын

@@edmundscars why not M5 vs M8

@ALMX5DP Жыл бұрын

@@joshuapounds7646 provide yours and I’m sure they’ll happily oblige.

@HarryKuloh Жыл бұрын

@@joshuapounds7646 because that's what they were able to get their hands on, simultaneously, at this moment in time.

@twfinc6855 Жыл бұрын

I like these races, you should always try your best to pair competitive cars, ie, M5 against E63 etc..

@danilodevries Жыл бұрын

You should bring back the Ford Shelby GT500. Would love to see it's time against a couple of these with the longer track.

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned 👀

@TheFunkyair Жыл бұрын

The best head to head format ever looking for more

@Cookiebit21 Жыл бұрын

Such an awesome race guys.

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, appreciated.

@mikelyon5595 Жыл бұрын

The M8 is gorgeous! I'd guess the 992 Turbo S would give the 765 a hard time...

@rfpropertyholdingsllc6652 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! This should be the new drag

@JonathanAyers Жыл бұрын

Love the U drag videos. Consider this comment all the permission you need to continue making more of them! =)

@red97jeep100 Жыл бұрын

Love these. There needs to be a lot more.

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, we're working on it.

@zapzap562 Жыл бұрын

Liked, subscribed, and commented. Keep the U-DRAGS coming!!

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Thanks for supporting us Surtile Cryx, stayed tuned!!

@billshoe22191 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love U Drag races. If it’s not too dorky, could you guys consider putting tire info/spec in the video as I am always curious about what they are running? I know some cars now come on as some cars come with Cup (R) tires, etc, which really offer an edge. Keep up the amazing work!

@groundedgaming Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I love the U-Drag. It reflects the car so much better than Drag races, by including braking and cornering, but I understand that booking a track is not very feasible, so sometimes Drag strip is all you can do. Wish U-Drag would be more widely adopted instead of Drag race. Tracktimes are still the most accurate though! The choice of car is nice, but I think they could be better if you compared M4, against M8 since they have the same body style. I also think each driver could have a bit more runs in each car.

@The_Hi_Life Жыл бұрын

💪🏼V8 Baby! All day, Everyday…

@salehabuhameedah5316 Жыл бұрын

You guys are best!!! Please keep showing bmw!!!

@Bossd974 Жыл бұрын

Clearly Kurt got the best out of both cars.

@DM72513 Жыл бұрын

Happens every time. They've yet to find a driver as good as him.

@ibeloggik Жыл бұрын

Badass race

@rlstrad2059 Жыл бұрын

The M8 will be another beautiful BMW coupe everyone will sing the praises about a few years after it’s out of production. Another classic in the making.

@JayGee303 Жыл бұрын

Yeah man ; swapping cars on race two really shows you how critical the driver "skills" are when watching these videos for comparison on all these sport cars. Even on drags

@keithjackson4985 Жыл бұрын

I don't love the M8 because it's faster. I love it because it looks so athletically sculpted. BMW's best looking car.

@3sgteyota Жыл бұрын

Damn, that Mustang is fast. 👊🤣

@dirushandidacus397 Жыл бұрын

Those ZF-8 speeds r something else man 😱😳

@Corvolet5 Жыл бұрын

I like how the video link ends with "RS4" lmao

@ramiahmed7933 Жыл бұрын

M5 cs vs hellcat ❤

@wittypoet976 Жыл бұрын

I was driving M6 and M4！The difference of feeling is V8 is pushing you and the I6 is taking you！You can feel the weight of M6 ！It is totally different！

@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr Жыл бұрын

Which has nicer feeling, more brutal acceleration?

@wittypoet976 Жыл бұрын

@@qwertyqwerty-zi6dr In my opinion， the M6 or M8 V8 will make you a little bit scarred！Because the heavier weight and much more power， it is not easy to drive，and you need pay more attention to control the V8， when you push harder，you can really know what M power V8 exactly it is！It is a real beast！

@gregredd5374 Жыл бұрын

Nice race!! When are you going to race Telsa Plaid?

@PatriotaBoricua 11 ай бұрын

Would had been great to see M8 Gran Coupe vs M3. And M8 vs M4.

@craigm3253 Жыл бұрын

Having an M8 Comp, I'm curious about the actual car/engine setup as nothing they did or showed looked correct except maybe putting it in a generic setting (possibly why launch control did not work), and what does launch control have to do with a 3rd or 4th gear shift? Perhaps he meant to say traction control?

@jojack228 6 ай бұрын

Lol I love how it says speed limit 35 mph in the M8 lol this race was amazing 🤩

@franciscotrevino3018 10 ай бұрын

I want to see a Porches race!!

@adamx3068 Жыл бұрын

So, yt algoritm noticed me about new episode 6 days later, aftet U drag race dropped 😑. Im waiting for more of it, from you guys, cheers.

@AMGPilot Жыл бұрын

I love the M8 and I am actually in the market for one right now 😎

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We're jealous!

@K-bob_45 Жыл бұрын

Need the GT500 to come back. It’s speed at the end of the old course was higher than either of these two on this new longer course

@gonedeep43 Жыл бұрын

Where is this being film at?? It looks like the old NALF Crowslanding?

@uik99 Жыл бұрын

For the price difference not much more performance but you do get the glorious v8 noise which automatically makes it worth the price

@thestig4408 Жыл бұрын

Huge difference in drivers here..

@de_stroyed 26 күн бұрын

Carwow can learn from your testing procedures. I wish they had bits of what you guys did in their standard tests...

@jad4ca Жыл бұрын

Seems like they should’ve either compared the M4CX with the M8 coupe or the M3CX with the M8 gran coupe. Maybe the weight differences between each platform’s siblings is negligible but that seems like it would make a little more sense. Great races & content!

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

The M8 is only available in Competition guise, and the M3 used is an xDrive-equipped model.

@jad4ca Жыл бұрын

@@edmundscars Understood. What I meant is you should’ve compared a 2-door with another 2-door OR a 4-door with another 4-door since both of these platforms come in either configuration. Nevertheless, really appreciate the great content! Very entertaining as always! Thank you

@thepandasir5375 Жыл бұрын

Reese really really needs driving lessons so these can be more accurate

@mariocomparan5473 Жыл бұрын

i love u drags, you guys should talk to carwow

@kaym7549 Жыл бұрын

Awesome race! Please have the speed also in km/h

@yupyup4209 Жыл бұрын

Id love to see the most base level Mustang and Camero go against each other. Some cheaper driver cars in general would be great to see!

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Great feedback! We'll keep it in mind

@yupyup4209 Жыл бұрын

@@edmundscars 💯

@SYRE.. Жыл бұрын

That M8 is a missile🔥

@donteadoss Жыл бұрын

Dope U-Drag … I wonder how the M5 Comp w/ ~626hp would do against the M8 though.

@hsz_xk 4 ай бұрын

M8 already beat it easily even though they have the same power

@shawnalteri3624 Жыл бұрын

This is the best!!!

@edwingonzalez8840 Жыл бұрын

U-DRAG IS AWESOME!

@chadlea6116 Жыл бұрын

Where’s the Shelby GT500???

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned!

@ndenkha Жыл бұрын

A red car is beautiful, but when that incredible orange is next to one it puts it to shame!! I love that orange!

@danconway660 Жыл бұрын

When do we get a Raptor R vs TRX?

@telliesmith9825 Жыл бұрын

Where's that gt500!😁😁

@edmundscars Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned!

@kesando84 Жыл бұрын

GT500 will win for sure

@tornatic1983 10 ай бұрын

I have a orange and red combo myself. Orange F10 M5 and Red F Type R

@1-crazycritic Жыл бұрын

@1-crazycritic - What an adrenaline rush experience to watch these super cars roar!

@mugdays Жыл бұрын

I understand the symmetry aspect, but would it not be more equal to have both cars turning the same direction?

@yupyup4209 Жыл бұрын

Yea but they switch lanes on the 2nd race so it evens out

@ak15912 Жыл бұрын

Plz do u drag race in between Cadillac cts v vs ct5 v blackwing

@thegrimmer 11 ай бұрын

The line across the M3 hood destroys the front. How much cleaner the M8 looks

@Youcallthesebagels_ Жыл бұрын

Should do a udrag with the golf r and stinger gt before the stinger goes away.

@chileshemubanga3594 7 ай бұрын

The M3 ain't that "slow" compared to its big brother the M8!.i guess its a family thing😂😂

@almcdaniel1035 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the difference in styles from one company.. that’s why I like bmw.

@kokochipssyd7686 Жыл бұрын

That M3 is bloody quick for its class.

@Bimmer_Bill Жыл бұрын

In the looks department the M8 wins too.

@michelrojas4969 18 күн бұрын

Hello, you should make content for Latin America excellent content!

@JacesOwnWorld Жыл бұрын

This is why I don’t let vehicle marketing hype me up. There’s always someone faster! No need to overpay for cars due to specs on a sheet. Too many people overpay because of this crap, when really, you should be buying a car based on many different factors, not just “hype”.