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

[@edmundscars]

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

[@davideagle3002]

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

[@danilodevries]

M8 Competition hands down!

[@jeffs6090]

M8 convertible for me!

[@m3awd598]

M3 of course. I already have it ❤

[@sammyhaidi6807]

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

[@jeffs6090]

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]

First race they had very different reaction times

[@devinmartin3673]

@@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.

[@RunEmDownTony]

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]

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!

[@CarazyDiamond]

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

[@edmundscars]

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]

That M8 is ballistic. Love it.

[@edmundscars]

It is craaaaazy

[@Dmitriy88S]

and looks better

[@1111boone]

Just bought a 2023 M8 competition and it is fantastic.

[@benjaminmatute9085]

Nice man!

[@caleb7647]

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

[@1111boone]

@@caleb7647 not rich just hardworking

[@Savmavv]

Awesome man. I’ll be there too soon

[@michaeltran1089]

@@1111booneagreed 💯 work hard and save up, and you can can get one too. Got mine in Frozen Bluestone Metallic (Coupe) with white interior.

[@Fidelisinspire]

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.

[@nickzarnetske9994]

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]

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

[@J.W.W.]

Yes, Kurt is a better driver than his coworkers

[@troypatillo1688]

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

[@DarthChewie]

Keep the U-Drags coming!

[@AndyBettencourt]

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.

[@notailbear335]

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

[@kareemhailey9585]

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

[@martygreen3145]

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]

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

[@manofsesame3024]

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

[@dewaynesummers8105]

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

[@johnnyboy1586]

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😊

[@pol.86]

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]

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]

@@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

[@adamhalkechev7728]

we need more of these

[@edmundscars]

Coming up!

[@petermeister7191]

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]

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.

[@martygreen3145]

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

[@SL0Z07]

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 👍

[@ProjectAjax]

Loved it as always

[@danilodevries]

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]

Stay tuned 👀

[@kaljuhyypio]

7:49 Look at that beauty of the M8 vs the tombstones on the M3. I mean, who approved that hideous design.

[@DISPLACEMENT_0_REPLACEMENT]

Around 10:32 feels like the m8c let off … it looked like it wasn’t fully accelerating during the roll race back @ around 100mph?

[@SaveTheManuals1]

Really enjoy these!

[@Smzxe]

McLaughling 765LT Vs Porsche 992 Turbo S please

[@76ers]

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

[@khwezimfungeni7922]

The second race was epic🔥

[@rabelanichristophertshidad2425]

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

[@twfinc6855]

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

[@TheFunkyair]

The best head to head format ever looking for more

[@DISPLACEMENT_0_REPLACEMENT]

Does Edmund purposely let off to make race feel closer … coz @ end of second roll race they let off …and the race against gt500 m8 suddenly wiped a second off?

[@kevinkyser1274]

Love the U drags! You need more of these!

[@JacesOwnWorld]

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”.

[@K-bob_45]

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

[@BlkFireHawk427]

Why they didn't do the M5 Comp to the M8 Comp... maybe too close?

[@JayGee303]

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

[@mikelyon5595]

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

[@salehabuhameedah5316]

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

[@craigm3253]

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?

[@gonedeep43]

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

[@rlstrad2059]

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.

[@WmRod]

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

[@chileshemubanga3594]

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

[@billshoe22191]

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!

[@keithjackson4985]

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

[@groundedgaming]

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.

[@de_stroyed]

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

[@Bossd974]

Clearly Kurt got the best out of both cars.

[@DM72513]

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

[@yupyup4209]

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]

Great feedback! We'll keep it in mind

[@yupyup4209]

@@edmundscars 💯

[@_Chev_Chelios]

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

[@ItsRoydaBoy23]

X drive adds weight

[@edmundscars]

Yeah, pretty nuts

[@joshuapounds7646]

@@edmundscars why not M5 vs M8

[@ALMX5DP]

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

[@HarryKuloh]

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

[@wittypoet976]

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]

Which has nicer feeling, more brutal acceleration?

[@wittypoet976]

​@@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！

[@The_Hi_Life]

💪🏼V8 Baby! All day, Everyday…

[@uik99]

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

[@elpena7547]

The biggest difference is weight? M8 is

[@franciscotrevino3018]

I want to see a Porches race!!

[@gregredd5374]

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

[@adamx3068]

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.

[@jad4ca]

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]

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

[@jad4ca]

@@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

[@Cookiebit21]

Such an awesome race guys.

[@edmundscars]

Thanks Nick, appreciated.

[@PatriotaBoricua]

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

[@inZainer-JirehsDadnow35]

Did this M3 como have AWD on it?

[@zapzap562]

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

[@edmundscars]

Thanks for supporting us Surtile Cryx, stayed tuned!!

[@Tiger-pu4oz]

At that price difference and having proper seating for 5 people. The M3 comp x-drive makes all the sense as numbers are so close. Plus, lighter and sucks less gas.

[@thegrimmer]

You can hear the first guy get on the power way late in the M3 on return

[@JonathanAyers]

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

[@ZephyrCorsa]

2.9x is possible in the G80C xDrive with a fresh surface, warm tires and a light driver**

[@LearningFast]

Would love to see a Model 3 Performance on 18” wheels run the U Drag race.

[@edmundscars]

We only test vehicles how they come from the factory, and you can only get 20s on the Model 3 Performance

[@LearningFast]

@@edmundscars some of the earlier Performance cars came with the 18” wheels from the factory. They were called “Stealth” models. It would be interesting to see one of those tested with a warmed up battery.

[@CuongNguyen-kz4lv]

Tesla would get raped in these races

[@Youcallthesebagels_]

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

[@mugdays]

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

[@yupyup4209]

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

[@danconway660]

When do we get a Raptor R vs TRX?

[@donteadoss]

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

[@hsz_xk]

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

[@Scribbleguy976]

“Fairly straightforward” and they then needed to go through a procedure akin to a rocket launch. We can do better.

[@jojack228]

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

[@jorgepassos8445]

The M8 is a rocket. But the M3 is just right. Just add a good driver and everything change.

[@chadlea6116]

Where’s the Shelby GT500???

[@edmundscars]

Stay tuned!

[@ak15912]

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

[@DigitalBathInAZ]

That was a lot closer than I thought it would be. 10:29 Weird. It sounds like the throttle was dropped here for about a full second. My ears are playing tricks on me, I guess.

[@tornatic1983]

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

[@dirushandidacus397]

Those ZF-8 speeds r something else man 😱😳

[@thegrimmer]

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

[@3sgteyota]

Damn, that Mustang is fast. 👊🤣

[@cherifbkm8454]

3:50 race

[@joshuasherwain]

Have you done the M8 vs M5?

[@AMGPilot]

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

[@edmundscars]

Awesome! We're jealous!

[@chuck121370]

Bring out the 911’s - GT3 vs. 911 Turbo S please.

[@red97jeep100]

Love these. There needs to be a lot more.

[@edmundscars]

Thanks Eric, we're working on it.

[@rfpropertyholdingsllc6652]

Great video!! This should be the new drag

[@KiNG-tx9je]

M8 looks like the M4 SHOULD have looked. And the M8 should be alittle more...Special idk. It's blah. The Rs7 looks meaner and it shouldn't

[@kirks06G35]

I would love to see how close Cadillac Blackwings would be CT5 vs CT4 please please that would so amazing

[@mattspeer01]

CT4 is nowhere near as quick at the CT5, it would be a slaughter.

[@kirks06G35]

@@mattspeer01 I know the CT5 BW is faster than the CT4 BW but It would be cool to see by how much, I bet they are closer than you think.

[@bca278]

GT500 vs M8 U drag???

[@bowenwang5171]

I am curious about the M5 competition. Faster than M3?

[@Slime_threezus]

Lol of course it is probably will have similar numbers as the m8

[@michaeltembo984]

Can you guys do x5-x6M's

[@thestig4408]

Huge difference in drivers here..

[@peterhammer6915]

With a proper driver in the 2nd race the M3 did way better than expected 😍

[@sammyhaidi6807]

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

[@bmw9146]

I hate the new interior iPad 😭

[@01gtbdaily30]

So BMW made an AWD Mustang lol. It even looks like a Mustang when they are racing .

[@kaym7549]

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

[@paulreid7902]

Love my M8 😀

[@michelrojas4969]

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

[@ndenkha]

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