Cruiser Mk. IV vs M5 Stuart

Both Cruiser Mk. IV and M5 Stuart are tier 4 light tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: Cruiser IV wins 4 of 7 categories (M5 Stuart: 2, tied: 1)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Cruiser Mk. IV
UK
M5 Stuart
USA
Winner
HP 416 416 Tie
Hull armor 30 28.6 Cruiser IV
Damage 60 50 Cruiser IV
Penetration 86 67 Cruiser IV
DPM 1565 1500 Cruiser IV
Speed 48 64.4 M5 Stuart
Camo (still) 27.0% 27.2% M5 Stuart

What the numbers say

The Cruiser Mk. IV . Hull armor differs by 1.3999999999999986mm at the front (Cruiser IV is thicker). The top gun on the Cruiser IV deals 10 more damage per shot (60 vs 50). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the Cruiser IV at 1565 (1500 for the other). Top speed differs by 16.400000000000006 km/h (M5 Stuart is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Cruiser Mk. IV or M5 Stuart?

By raw stats alone, the Cruiser IV wins 4 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 2, with 1 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Cruiser IV and M5 Stuart the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 4 light tanks.

What about other tier 4 light tanks?

See the full tier 4 light tank tier list for all options at this tier.

See also