[weingarm]

I have a 2019 M5 and am planning to get a 2022 M3 when my lease is up.

If it were all about 0-60 times it would be a no-brainer: M5 all the way.

But in day-to-day driving you can't use all that power. The M3 has more than enough power to "feel fast" and for me, it's all about the 6MT. If you've not driven a manual before it's hard to explain- but it transforms the driving experience. Even just ordinary 30-40mph drives to the grocery store can be fun when you're rowing through the gears. Paddles just can't compare.

To top it off the M3 6MT will weigh about 400lbs less than the M5. That will make corners even more fun. Can't wait!