BMW M-Coupe vs Audi TT Coupe - With Richard Hammond

[@CCFerrariF1]

I like this Richard guy. I hope he does something big in his career.

[@xXTeRRoRXx333]

A lot of people don't seem to understand that at the time this was made, the TT 225 was not only a new concept (that most people loved), but was considered to be what we now know as the TTS. So comparing it to an M coupe is not unfeasible. That being said, they also had the same top speed of 155mph. Acceleration obviously went to the M, but it doesn't take much to bring that TT's acceleration up to par.

[@Crushonius]

well the people dont like the comparison because the M costed 40 k and the audi only 29k so its just two different classes of cars and not really a good comparison

[@xXTeRRoRXx333]

Which brings me back to my point that for the price difference, you can use the rest of the money you saved to make the TT a far better car performance-wise than the Z

[@DaytonCarCare]

The later 3.2 TT that came around 05-06 would be a better comparison to the M. Of course in the US the M would be a proper comparison since we didn't get the true MotorSports version engine (240 HP vs 320). Pretty much just a bored out 2.8 to 3.0 then later 3.2 single throttle body not ITB. Having owned a 03 TT Quattro 225 and now a 99 Z3 2.8 Roadster (both manual) I'd had to say the Z is a much better handling car. The only benefits I see with the TT is more HP mods for the turbo, much more storage space, and AWD for the winter. My Z3 has the dual Vanos version engine and has plenty of power/torque in the triple digit range vs the TT that would get weak around 115 MPH and the rear end is firmly planted in corners vs the TT feels likes it wants to swap ends if I take one too fast.

[@bensmithkent22]

Agree the 225 shared the s engine with the first gen s3 of the and was actually putting out 225 despite not being sold as a tts and the engine was detuned to 210 in the s3. However the next gen a3/tt and the one after both shared the s engines and were both designated s models repsectively. The next gen after the first shape people seemed to think the 197bhp entry level tt was the replacement for the 225 when it actually really wasnt. Just so many people had the twin exhaust 225. Also there wasnt a drop in performance despite the power defecit due to weight saving when the 197bhp golf 5 gti engined shape tt came out. Meaning everybody ended up with those even though it was entry level at the time of launch. But because prices crept up and it was around the list price of the 225 people would wonder why has the second gen got less power like for like. Hardly progress? When really the 180bhp version was the entry model that the 197 bhp version replaced. (Im fully aware of the 150bhp versions introduced at a later date thats not my point here) With the second gen tt the v6 engined one filled the void untiil the real second gen tts came out.

[@pipari44]

5:27 hammond is quite a cheeky bastard for a guy in a pregnancy jacket. love you, hammond!

[@Pianoguy32]

The difference now is about 25000 pounds

[@iantownsend5480]

As a very wise man once said coupe are about 3 things, looks, power, & value for money, with looks that can snap knicker elastic at 50 feet

[@nicholasstocker8864]

Rare to see a 1st generation Audi TT without a rear wing.

[@hendrikvandermerwe6619]

Worth a lot these days now!!

[@jeremy995]

I would go for the TT

[@steveh5005]

Good condition Audi TTs in europe are holding at €5000 to 7000 euros and the BMW M coupe €15000+. Next few years both will become collectors cars. In a world of look alike SUVs...

[@datsie14]

Funny how how contemporary thinking in the US at the time thought this body style was ugly. Americans didn’t know shit back then... this car’s body style is fantastic

[@MrAndreCoutinho]

You're talking about the TT, right? Coz the bimmer is still fugly.

[@houktanhdanhi2352]

tt is way more comfortable and stylish and economical, ideal first car I reckon

[@riptheebrakegaming8554]

Actually the tt was my first car and I love her

[@theCinator]

I doubt your from the uk then lol

[@iantownsend5480]

BMW M coupe any day of the week

[@iantownsend5480]

Even more on snow days

[@matt601601]

For the looks yes but for a daily I would take the tt quattro all day wish the did the Quattro sport vs z3 m way better comparison being closer in price and and power

[@swatcat7928]

Looks like a d...k

[@LilVinOfficial]

Audi wins!! The BMW looks it's age, the Audi doesn't, the sign of a brilliant design. In the future I think the TT mk1 will be looked at like we look at the E-type today.

[@AceITH007]

Black Skull Not so sure about that. The Z3M is now becoming a classic due to the unusual styling and limited numbers. The TT on the other hand doesn't look like it's heading that way going by the market.

[@PatricksBreastplate]

Just saw the prices for z3m's. Crazy money.

[@bleensteen9331]

tbh the audi looked amazing to me at the time but now the novelty value has long gone it's just bland

[@g71Stormex]

TT is ugly af compared to the Z3

[@DaytonCarCare]

@@g71Stormex A simple body kit or at least a more modern looking front bumper would solve the TT non agressive look but yeah I still prefer the long nose design of the Z.

[@christopherguzzi1316]

The Audi looks like a modern car even by today's standards. The BMW looks dated.

[@stevehardman960]

2001 Audi tt.225 30k on clock £9.000 ...BMW COUPE 2001 26K ON THE CLOCK £55.000 that says it all and I cannot find one anywhere thats right ???????

[@DaytonCarCare]

@ 4:23 WTF is he talking about??? He's only 41 and I'm in my 50s and still like more HP. LMAO. He sounds like he'd be perfectly happy driving a 4 cylinder C class Mercedes.

[@f4tpie]

I'm 21 and I think I would be too. I don't think it's about age but more about your nature. Low and slow is more my thing. Would have the Audi deffo, much nicer looking and timeless design

[@Vmaxjorge]

that's a silly comparison. Seriously? Audi TT over an M coupe???? no way....

[@vitogriner7337]

audi tt Wins!!

[@Courtney1992]

Audi did it

[@veganlawyer4985]

The 41 year old looks easily 10 years older, wth is in the water over there?!?

[@dakowi9996]

Audi TT ...

[@hunghuge7717]

Seriously? A TT over a Z3M? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

[@DaytonCarCare]

Now rip out the M engine and mount it into the TT that would be interesting lol ;). Though bigger injectors, FMIC, and a tune to the TT for 22 PSI would do the trick.

[@theCinator]

Yep any day lol the bmw is hideous

[@thegoldentench]

lol this isn't even a fair comparison. the tt can't touch the z3m

[@matt601601]

TT Quattro sport will and it's still less in price then the z3 m 🤙

[@RdcsVtec]

I would pick the Audi because of the looks... not of the Audi, but because of the Z3 coupe looks!... they are terrible. Now, over 14 years later it is even worse looking at it. And th Audi still looks nice and actual. On anything else, I would pick the Bmw... if I could I would swap engines between them and straighten the audi chassis up to match. ;)

[@dumyjobby]

+Ricardo Carvalho the tt is a golf

[@RdcsVtec]

+Dumy Jobby ...in disguise... Not my favorite looks and/or chassis, but the Z3 coupe is absolutely dreadful to me. It is the only circunstance that could make me choose the golf TT over it.

[@dumyjobby]

+Ricardo Carvalho i agree. i actually like the spyder version a lot. but de gustibus

[@RdcsVtec]

+Dumy Jobby absolutely

[@DaytonCarCare]

Just the wrong color for a M coupe. Now a black or charcoal grey, they look great

[@riptheebrakegaming8554]

I perfer my tt even tho I do like that bmw

[@joshleivers682]

This didn’t age well…

[@weedblaster2125]

God the M looks awful lmao

[@liduionodasilva1661]

The audi tt is a joke of a car...the m coupe is a more desirable car and faster than that crap.

[@crunchpunch8613]

Its slower. The 1.8 Turbo can be quicker than the slow N/A Engine

[@LibsareTRASH]

Probably holds up better than the POS bmws that fall apart right when warranty expires 🤮

[@LibsareTRASH]

@@moa-wg3bo me neither lmao. They're trash

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

Audi TT is fucking ugly. The bmw turns heads, and the Audi does not. Go check the prices on these cars now and you will know which is the actual collector. Yes that’s right the z3 m.

[@LibsareTRASH]

Typical BMW fanboy with hurt feelings lmao

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

@@LibsareTRASH Check the prices 😂. My car is valued at 13k+ and I bought it for 7 grand.

[@LibsareTRASH]

@@TheCOWBOYRANCHER your feelings were still hurt. Both cars are trash

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

@@LibsareTRASH No my feelings are intact. You clearly don’t follow the classic market. These M roadsters have increased in value so much over the last two years. The low mileage ones range from 25k-45k.

[@Cupat1]

@@TheCOWBOYRANCHER Don't yap pish