Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J vs M3 Lee

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

Stat Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J
Germany
M3 Lee
USA
Winner
HP 456 380 Pz. III J
Hull armor 50 50.8 M3 Lee
Damage 70 110 M3 Lee
Penetration 84 90 M3 Lee
DPM 1826 1834 M3 Lee
Speed 64 38 Pz. III J
Camo (still) 28.5% 13.8% Pz. III J

What the numbers say

The Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J has 76 more HP than the M3 Lee. Hull armor differs by 0.7999999999999972mm at the front (M3 Lee is thicker). The top gun on the M3 Lee deals 40 more damage per shot (110 vs 70). Maximum theoretical DPM favors the M3 Lee at 1834 (1826 for the other). Top speed differs by 26 km/h (Pz. III J is faster).

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FAQ

Which is better in WoT, Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. J or M3 Lee?

By raw stats alone, the M3 Lee 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 J and M3 Lee the same tier?

Yes, both are tier 4 medium tanks.

What about other tier 4 medium tanks?

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

See also