Tesla Model 3 vs BMW M2 Competition // The $60,000 Question 

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I'm a brit who's seen every episode of Top Gear since 2002, and these guys have part of that special sauce. Subbed.

What would be epic: make the tesla sound like a tie-fighter from star wars while accelerating

I cant even buy a 3000 dollars car and here I am watching this videos

I love the look of M2 😍

I've seen no other channels do intros like you guys! Well done!

Imagine the future of the electric cars "unlock more power for just 9.99!"

You know if the car thing doesn't work out you both have a hell of a career ahead in short films industry. The intros are always stellar.

Regardless, I genuinely appreciate so much that Tesla has single-handedly lit a fire under traditional car manufacturers to develop and produce other fantastic electric cars. Everyone has to respect that.

Thomas! You should seriously check out the performance Model 3. It's got Track Mode designed for letting you control the car how you like on a track. From what I've seen, it's a ton of fun.

This channel is quickly becoming my favourite car review channel. So awesome to see since you're in my neck of the woods. Awesome work guys 🇨🇦🇬🇧

"stop being a hater just love the ones you love even more"

Really appreciated this review and the totally legit comparison between the two cars at that price!

This channel is a very pleasant discovery to me. I'm very pleased with the content and how it is delivered, the shots, narrative and a bit of humor thrown in. All that while keeping it professional. Keep it up you guys :)

As soon as you said Manual ....I was sold on the BMW

It should be a performance model 3 vs the m2 for a fair comparison

guys this is one of the best car reviews i have seen in a long while... great job from both of you =)

“Who am I?” Same thing I asked myself when I drove the Model S and the the Model 3. Can’t believe I enjoyed those cars as much as I did.

When you slapped the drink out of his hand, you earned my like :D

I really like how this video was exactly what I searched for and more! ♡

I am a gearhead, too. I have an M3 (e93 ... the V8), and a Porsche Macan S, and a 1962 Porsche 356S, and a couple of others. I recently bought a Tesla Model 3 (Long Range, Dual Motor). Love my gas cars but I have to say that the Tesla is amazing in terms of enjoyable to drive, efficient, fast, comfortable, and inexpensive to run. My Tesla has the white interior, which is highly recommended as it makes the car feel more premium. If you haven't driven a Model 3 go and do it.

If you want to take a Tesla on a track, you really need to take a Model 3 Performance (with "Track Mode"), which is designed for track use. Regular Model 3s are meant for driving on public roads for daily driving.

Can't wait for your comparison with an M@ Competition on the track with Model 3 LR AWD (with nannies disabled) or the Performance version in Track Mode!

I was really excited to see this video but then I realized you didn't drive the performance version of the 3 . I Just a model 3 performance on a twisty back road and was completely blown away. That thing is otherworldly, and I was amazed that I didn't miss changing gears. You guys need to drive the performance!!

3:45 he goes to up-shift with a non-existent paddle shift 😂😂

I so throughly loved all aspects of this video, and hence you have a new sub! Awesome channel gentlemen 👍🏾

This video as well done. Keep it up. Great comparison.

I love the out takes and the chemistry you both have. As an E 39 M5 owner I really am nervous about the future of lost combustion engine "soul" and the disappearing manual gear box. What gives me some positive outlook is that many of the top performance auto companies are entering into this arena like Audi, Porsche , Bmw etc. Musk was a visionary disruptor. Unfortunately I think once the major auto groups ramp this technology up he will struggle to compete in all facets of the driving experience. Keep the vids coming you're spot on.

Too bad you didn't drive the Model 3 Performance...

It's amazing all the negative comments from people here who haven't even test driven a Model 3 AWD or Performance. They won't even consider it even after the self-proclaimed gear-head in this video gave it a very, VERY strong review. You think those guys weren't being honest? Wow. Just wow. And yes, I've driven manual shift vehicles all my life and modified my vehicles. I still have a modified 5-speed in my garage but there's no getting around the fact that the Model 3 is one awesome automobile. Maybe you all should just give a Performance version a test drive and then make an informed comment.

You guys are hilarious! Love how you make the car reviews funny and interesting. New subscriber here 🙋‍♂️

I have been watching these guys since 2019. I just bought a model 3 based on their review. Thank you guys.

Great video guys, I really enjoy the dynamics between both of you. I've been reluctant about this whole EV thing, but your review of the Tesla Model3 makes me want to drive one.

Just found your channel thanks to this video. Keep up the quality content!

Great video. I owned a BMW 328xi. The BMW was by far the best car I ever owned until I purchased a Model 3. @17:18 - The silence when starting to drive really is quite eerie and at the same time very satisfying especially when music is playing.

By far the best car show on RU-vid. Professional, funny and engaging 👍

Yooo that intro was STRAIGHT FIRE!!😂😂😂

You know about that comment where Thomas said he felt the street more in the Model 3 than the M2 in that specific corner, I think it is about the silence. Not only do you hear going over gravel, leaves, or imperfections, but the lack of engine noise also allows your other senses to feel more. At least that is what I speculate, I doubt the suspension setup really is better in the Model 3, I think its the lack of noise thats the main difference.

love these guys and hope that the channel does better and better and for it to give us more content

"Revving out the gears in this car and switching gears... it's more fun than messing with people in an elevator."

Oh man, you guys need to drive the Model 3 perfromance version. You will love track mode!

I love how honest the tesla driver was

Currently have a 2022 Model 3 long range and i'm seriously considering picking up a M2 Comp

I could watch and listen to these guys over and over again. Ok ok. So I’m already watching this video again. They should do a road trip video.

i click on this just to watch the intro! it never fails lol, but this was a good video too

Great comparison! If you get to the track, would be cool to find an M3 since it's closer in size to the Model 3. And then I guess you would have to find a Model 3 Performance to match the price. Would love to see that video :)

Based on the outside and inside look alone i would take the bmw eventhough i really like electro Cars. But the look just puts me of

These guys hit the right balance between comedy and technical info.

Quality content here. I'd not seen you before, Subscriber earned. Definitely looking forward to a MPP + Throttle House crossover episode, to watch you giggle in one of Sasha's toys.

I have 2 arms. I also have fore arms. Eats plant. 😂😂

Wow, great job guys. Subscription earned.

that skit at the beginning lmao

I like this comparison because it makes no sense, and yet in the heart of motoring, it does.

Looks like both are great cars, and after watching this excellent review, I get the impression one's choice between the two cars comes down to one's personal preferences of driving style. If you're one that loves the sound of a growling engine, the engagement of switching gears at that perfect RPM, that cockpit of dials and gauges, that astonishment of how all those thousands of parts work in perfect unison, then the M2 (or other fine ice cars are for you). But, if you just want to get from point A to point B is a calming environment listening to a great sound system, don't care about all those knobs and dials but still have all the functions, leave home every morning with a "full tank", get instant heat on those cold morning with out waiting for the "engine to warm up", are astonished by how just a couple of moving parts can instantly launch you with so little sound, are excited about a greener future with less dependency on fossil fuel and all the politics that go with with it, then the Model 3 is for you.

haha low key shots fired at Cammisa with the C43 AMG being a true AMG :P

your videos are the best on youtube :)

Guessing that if the model 3 you compared would have had the performance package, it probably would have put you over the edge Thomas. That is the one you need to compare on the track.

you had me at "forearms"

The intro was hilarious, make more please!

I wanna drive an m2 comp every day lol

You guys should take out a Model 3 Performance and check out Track Mode. It will blow your mind.

the m2 looks like a lovely weekend car :)

You guys are the best, I love that I found you!

The new, old top gear substitute. Great work guys.

Well done boys. Very entertaining, and informative. Like the "man" intro. Got the comic relief crash helmet on after that.

Tesla is just very different. Everyone should try to drive one. I bet You will be excited.

Nothing is better than engine sound ☝🏻

Nice video! Specially since both of you drove the 2 cars. I do believe that to answer the question which one is really a driver's car you have to watch this in mute.... And look at the faces and the grins. A true driver's car makes you smile ;)

just for the first 1min of this video i wanted to click subscribed button several times more! -i feel like that m2 competition has the potential to be next e46 csl or at least cs and i think just like those 2 m models in 20 years with the death of manuals and maybe even combustion engine, this m2 might be valuable because of high demand.

One major difference that was never discussed in your reviews...the huge advantage the Tesla has over the BMW...updates. I own a Model 3, although just the rear wheel drive version, but I've already had several software updates since August. In each instance the owner experience increased. Not necessarily by leaps and bounds, but Tesla listens to complaints and suggestions, and instead of having to plunk down another $60k for the next version of the BMW, my Tesla is getting smarter and better with age. Name me an ICE car that does that?

You guys rule! I ve seen your latest videos and you have talent! Subbed and excited about it. Keep it up

Blackberry users when they used an iPhone for the first time were saying that iPhone is the future but they loved the manual clicking of the buttons, the small screen and the noise the buttons make....

For 60 Grand, I can get five really good cars...... or just share a Corolla with my mum.

enjoyable but educational also good show keep it up...……….

Good video very informative thanx guys! Also very funny I was dying at a few parts lol 😂

This is one of the best Tesla reviews I've seen, and I've been watching all of them over the past few days. I currently drive a 2022 Civic Si, but I just spent the last week driving my friend's 2018 Long Range AWD Model 3 and it was honestly a revelation. I expected it to be numb and appliance-like. It wasn't. The steering is full of feel, better than any electric power steering ICE car I've driven, and the car handles amazingly well. The power is on another level and the delivery is very intuitive. Regenerative breaking is also great once you get used to it. It works like really strong compression braking, which I like. I'm currently searching for used Model 3's and will probably buy one within the next month once I'm done researching them.

That had to be one of their best intros 😂😂

wait.... 60 k subs... and that production/camera quality! nice going guys!

I wonder if Tesla would consider adding a software tweak that would allow you to choose from a number of different engine noises that would be tied to the actual acceleration of the car? Having driven a performance Model 3, while I loved almost everything about the car, I too missed having some kind of audible feedback which I, as a driver, like to use to gauge my speed without having to look at the speedo. Personally, I'd use either the sound effect of the USS Vengeance Transwarp Drive, or one of Pod Racers from Star Wars ;?D

You guys are rocking this - CANADA TOP GEAR!!!

M2 Competition w/manual! More grins per mile!

"2arms but also forearms," lmao. Took me a sec or 2.

I feel u bro its like my grandma learning facebook for the 1st time.

The comical inserts were a nice touch 👌🏾 especially the elevator one 😭

Love the intro!

As a Model 3 owner and with all the loyalty that inspires, while I would've preferred the Model 3 to be everyone's car of choice, I am still happy at how close the cars were. I talk to a number of petrolheads and I swear, I can't go a month without someone expressing their displeasure (tactless, in my opinion) at my purchase. "There's no enjoyment in them", was what someone told me last week. If there's one thing I wish more people would realize, it's that you can still have a lot of fun with an EV. As I myself am not a petrolhead, saying the Model 3 feels fun means very little. Hearing car enthusiasts say that it's a satisfying drive is exactly what I need to help folks keep an open mind. Thanks for that.

The best part of your channel is the intro. You would just wanto watch it more. You guys must have put a lot of plans into the intro. 😂

Normally i should hate car journalists,autocar ones in england took my magic carpet ride idea and gave or sld it to Mercedes and quiet frankly are in the pockets of the car manufacturers and not their public but with you guys i dont care ,you are bloody entertaining and deserve all the success you can get.god bless ,love your stuff.

Scandinavian living room was the best description of Tesla’s interior 👍

This is actually a really interesting comparison. I like my cars loud and manual too, but I think ultimately I fear far more for the autonomous vehicle future than the change to Electric....

You guys are so entertaining. Good job!

I love this one mates! Awesome job

Maybe I'm just getting old, but newer BMW's just don't speak to me the way the old ones did. It's hard to articulate why, but this just makes it far easier for me to choose the Tesla.

I had a brain aneurysm reading these comments

Your videos and therefore channel are and is by far the best out there.

Honest and nice review, but the M2 comp for me, no doubt!

hahah that epic intro

Is it just me or did anyone else notice that the ones driving the Tesla have a very gentle and serious face, whereas the moment they step on the M2 it's all fun amd ear to ear grin?

Loved the blooper reel!

I had the pleasure of road tripping from Philadelphia to Miami n a Model 3 with the 300 mi + range. It was amazing. The instant power NEVER got old. It charges quickly, and converted this ICE supporter in a couple super fun days. All one needs to do is actually drive a Tesla for a day or so, and they will see the light too.