Medium Tank vs M4A3E8 Sherman

Both Medium Tank and M4A3E8 Sherman 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: E8 Sherman wins 5 of 7 categories (Medium Tank: 2, tied: 0)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Medium Tank
UK
M4A3E8 Sherman
USA
Winner
HP 299 800 E8 Sherman
Hull armor 1 63.5 E8 Sherman
Damage 120 115 Medium Tank
Penetration 140 128 Medium Tank
DPM 1532 1971 E8 Sherman
Speed 36 48 E8 Sherman
Camo (still) 21.0% 21.5% E8 Sherman

What the numbers say

The Medium Tank has 501 fewer HP than the E8 Sherman. Hull armor differs by 62.5mm at the front (E8 Sherman is thicker). The top gun on the Medium Tank deals 5 more damage per shot (120 vs 115). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the E8 Sherman at 1971 (1532 for the other). Top speed differs by 12 km/h (E8 Sherman is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Medium Tank or M4A3E8 Sherman?

By raw stats alone, the E8 Sherman wins 5 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 2, with 0 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are Medium Tank 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.

See also