E46 M3 vs. the all-new Civic Type R. What do you think?

A friend of mine asked me yesterday if the new Civic Type R could hang with an E46 M3 in a straight line and a track. I thought at first, no way. But then I looked it up and was shocked to see the new Civic Type R actually performs! I know we're all BMW fans here, but objectively, could you see yourself choosing a Civic Type R over an M3? Keep in mind the Civic is a brand new car. I'd probably get it in black to hide the wild design. M3 is stilla classic. I think it'd be a hard choice, objectively speaking!


2018 Honda Civic Type R
306hp/295 tq
3150 lbs
0-60 5.0s
1/4 13.6
Ring lap time: 7:43 :yikes:


BMW E46 M3
333hp/262 tq
3508 lbs
0-60 5.0s
1/4 13.6
Ring lap time: 8:22

E46 M3 vs. the all-new Civic Type R. What do you think?