Are P.43 bis and M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) the same tier?

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

P.43 bis vs M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode)

Q: Which is better in WoT, P.43 bis or M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode)?

Based on a 7-category stat comparison (HP, armor, damage, penetration, DPM, speed, camo), the P.43 bis wins 3 categories and the E8 Sherman wins 0. P.43 bis has the overall stat advantage.

Both P.43 bis 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: P.43 bis wins 3 of 7 categories (E8 Sherman: 0, tied: 4)

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Side-by-side stats

Stat	P.43 bis Italy	M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode) USA	Winner
HP	720	720	Tie
Hull armor	80	73.5	P.43 bis
Damage	—	—	Tie
Penetration	—	—	Tie
DPM	—	—	Tie
Speed	50	43	P.43 bis
Camo (still)	26.4%	21.5%	P.43 bis

What the numbers say

The P.43 bis . Hull armor differs by 6.5mm at the front (P.43 bis is thicker). 0 Top speed differs by 7 km/h (P.43 bis is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, P.43 bis or M4A3E8 Sherman (Story Mode)?

By raw stats alone, the P.43 bis wins 3 of 7 stat categories. The other wins 0, with 4 ties. Actual matchup performance depends on map, role, and player skill — but on paper this is the breakdown.

Are P.43 bis 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.