Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E vs M3 Stuart

Both Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E and M3 Stuart are tier 3 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: Pz. III E wins 4 of 7 categories (M3 Stuart: 3, tied: 0)
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Side-by-side stats

Stat Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E
Germany
M3 Stuart
USA
Winner
HP 344 352 M3 Stuart
Hull armor 30 38.1 M3 Stuart
Damage 70 40 Pz. III E
Penetration 56 62 M3 Stuart
DPM 1555 1200 Pz. III E
Speed 68 61 Pz. III E
Camo (still) 31.6% 26.7% Pz. III E

What the numbers say

The Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E has 8 fewer HP than the M3 Stuart. Hull armor differs by 8.100000000000001mm at the front (M3 Stuart is thicker). The top gun on the Pz. III E deals 30 more damage per shot (70 vs 40). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the Pz. III E at 1555 (1200 for the other). Top speed differs by 7 km/h (Pz. III E is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. E or M3 Stuart?

By raw stats alone, the Pz. III E 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 Pz. III E and M3 Stuart the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 3 light tanks.

What about other tier 3 light tanks?

See the full tier 3 light tank tier list for all options at this tier.

See also