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The answer that you are probably looking for lies in the RPMs. The M3 is very average from what I've heard until you start to top 5k+. Since the redline is 8.4k~ish there is plenty of play room at the top end, but you really have to ring the car out to harness it. Also, because of the power being so high up in the rev band you won't feel the strong G's during acceleration. At least not right off the bat, so you won't get the toned down whiplash.
My advise, if you really want an accurate reading of the M3 is to go back for another test drive. (pleaase make sure the car you test is over 1200 miles and done with it's break in) In this 2nd test drive, you need to explore the upper ends of the tachometer a bit more. The M3 follows of the philosophy, "The more you put into it, the more you get out of it." Aka, the harder you push the car, the higher the revs go, and the faster it will become. So go back and pay much more attention to the RPMs.
Please remember to be safe though. Its just a car, and has it's limits like any other.
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