Sherman Firefly Saunders vs M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode)

Q: Which is better in WoT, Sherman Firefly Saunders or M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode)?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the Firefly Saunders wins 4 categories and the E8 Sherman wins 3. Firefly Saunders has the overall stat advantage.

Q: Are Sherman Firefly Saunders and M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 6 medium tanks in World of Tanks.

Both Sherman Firefly Saunders and M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) are tier 6 medium tanks in World of Tanks. Below is a head-to-head stat comparison across HP, armor, gun performance, mobility, and concealment.

Overall stat advantage: Firefly Saunders wins 4 of 7 categories (E8 Sherman: 3, tied: 0)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	Sherman Firefly Saunders USA	M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) USA	Winner
HP	672	720	E8 Sherman
Hull armor	50.8	73.5	E8 Sherman
Damage	150	115	Firefly Saunders
Penetration	171	128	Firefly Saunders
DPM	2000	1643	Firefly Saunders
Speed	40.2	43	E8 Sherman
Camo (still)	22.0%	21.5%	Firefly Saunders

What the numbers say

The Sherman Firefly Saunders has 48 fewer HP than the E8 Sherman. Hull armor differs by 22.700000000000003mm at the front (E8 Sherman is thicker). The top gun on the Firefly Saunders deals 35 more damage per shot (150 vs 115). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the Firefly Saunders at 2000 (1643 for the other). Top speed differs by 2.799999999999997 km/h (E8 Sherman is faster). Note: the Firefly Saunders is a premium vehicle and the E8 Sherman is not — this affects how each is acquired and grinded.

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Sherman Firefly Saunders or M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode)?

By raw stats alone, the Firefly Saunders wins 4 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 3, with 0 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Firefly Saunders and E8 Sherman the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 6 medium tanks.

What about other tier 6 medium tanks?

See the full tier 6 medium tank tier list for all options at this tier.