BMW M3 F80 vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S | evo DEADLY RIVALS

[@Sabrermk42]

I'm a BMW fan, I drive one, I generally prefer them to their competitors....but the way some of the fanboys below are talking about the C63 as if it's a Lada is ridiculous. Both great cars.

[@eugenehvorostyanov2409]

BTW Lada is a nice car too.

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Eugene Hvorostyanov no it's a bucket

[@eugenehvorostyanov2409]

N1GHT5 did you mean Mercedes or BMW? Or both?

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Eugene Hvorostyanov Lada

[@myplaylissst]

Sabrermk42 низкий таз радует глаз, че ты

[@NikoBell12]

Nice review. I know some people are whining about it being boring but that's only because they want to see drifting 24/7 as opposed to actual driving.

[@lenniegodber7805]

Right, bcause I'm sure Top Gear would have been a more popular show in its time had the hosts just 'driven' those cars everywhere People want too see a fast car going sideways or rolling along at high speed because that's why they watch a car show

[@NikoBell12]

Lennie Godber *"because that's why they watch a car show"* That's not why I watch a car show. It's enjoyable when they go sideways but when they do it all of the time it's just overkill. Did I strike a nerve or something? Why are you coming off so defensive, lol?

[@JonasRosenven]

NikoBell12 I actually found it incredibly boring because it is so shallow. They put the cars on a track and BAM they are done. Instead of testing them on the road where they drive over 99% of the time.

[@NikoBell12]

Jonas Rosenven I actually agree. I personally love road reviews, they're usually scenic and easier to relate too.

[@evo]

Jonas Rosenven We've kept our full road test review exclusive to evo issue 211 (in UK stores from 17 June)

[@frankyleandri3592]

Why is everybody hating on the M3? It's faster than the AMG around the track and cheaper too.

[@hendradi3031]

Franky Leandri i love both dude. BMW for sport (M3, M4, M6, M6 GC, & X5M) Mercedes for luxury (S Class. S Class coupe)

[@drdj69]

Franky Leandri Because AMG Fanboys and lexus fanboys joining them. lol

[@blockthis08]

Franky Leandri Benz fans compensating.

[@dollahdollah]

Franky Leandri i could care less about which is faster than the other. both cars are amazing. go for a test drive and see which youll feel more comfortable in than pick ...=D

[@drdj69]

dollahdollah agree, I picked the M3, COZ ITS SIMPLY a better drivers car.

[@curryops69]

The m3 is a legend, Unlike Amg, M Dosent just put a huge amount of torque and horse power, they balance there cars out very well

[@tysonmason4126]

Jay Singh yeah it`s just like apple products :D

[@chrisbrown6759]

Jay Singh AMG makes their cars for fun, not for track. That's why it oversteers so you can drift it easier, AMG has a tradition of making loud and fun cars, they are gonna change it for BMW. Mercedes has been around long before BMW so if they wanted to make a car to beat the M3 they definitley could. Anybody that argues with that is stupid.

[@KokRiver]

Chris Brown M has been around longer than AMG so shouldn't it be reversed?

[@kennethmartin8124]

Agreed BMW is the best

[@akadanielmaia]

I would say that Mercedes does it on purpose, and that's why I can't say which is better because they are different cars with different driving dynamics for slightly different consumers

[@DallasCajun]

Nice track comparison...but I'd still take the C63 S...

[@veemacks7255]

Will Johnson Same here. Not because I have anything bad to say about M3's, just that I don't race people on tracks, and I don't need a 0.7 second advantage over another car. I'd get the C63 S AMG because I prefer the look, sound, comfort, and feel of it.

[@DallasCajun]

Alien Or Sutin Exactly. I've owned an M3 and an E63 (yes, different classes), and loved both of them. Nothing bad to say about the M, the C just has such a better sound and feels a little more 'special'. They're both too fast to use that speed on daily use anyway...and if I'm going to track a car, it won't be a sedan.

[@veemacks7255]

Will Johnson How did you find ownership of the E63? I've considered getting one many times but it always comes down to the fact that it's too much power going through one axle. With my lead-lined right foot, I'd be buying a new set or rears every week (or every month if I'm optimistic). I like that they finally started doing a 4Matic version of the AMG's. Personally I went for an E500 4Matic, with 387bhp. Even in the wet it's a struggle to get the traction control light to come on, it just puts all the power down all the time. I can imagine myself picking up a used W212 E63 AMG 4Matic Estate in 2-3 years time.

[@DallasCajun]

Alien Or Sutin I had a 2010 E63 for a relatively brief period (I couldn't get rid of my itch for another 911). Not a bad thing to say about it, other than at the time, MB's COMAND system was beginning to feel a bit dated. Having said that, I didn't get the car to surf the net or stream music anyway...I got it to go like hell. And that it did. Yes, it struggled with traction, especially in the wet. But in those conditions you still have to be careful with 400+ hp cars anyway. The new AWD versions are where it's at, it's amazing how those cars get off the line: E63 S, S7/RS7, Panamera GTS. I wouldn't buy a used one unless it's MB Certified, but finding a 2014+ one is the perfect car for me, ESPECIALLY the Estate. I'm in a S7 for now...GREAT car, but not an AMG or RS.

[@veemacks7255]

Will Johnson S7 sounds like a good choice. You have to wonder how often you really ever get to use those horses above 400 anyway. You might plant your foot to the floor and enjoy the ride to 60mph for example and think how having 500bhp is awesome, but not be actually using more than 400 of them a lot of the time. Apart from when I'm on the unrestricted Autobahns, I'm doubting I use more than 300bhp 99% of the time. I'll be sticking in the 300-400 range until those E63 4Matics get their ridiculous first 2-3 years of depreciation out of the way and then I'll pick one up :) Come on 2017, get a move on.

[@Groagun]

This was easily one of Evos' best videos ever! Dan Prosser was excellent in his presentation and description of the driving experience and feel. The stop start feature in the side by side video was excellent and Evo should be commended on this simple but extremely effective application and 'show and tell' tool.

[@HiddenWen]

Personally like the C63s more, but I respect the M3's capabilities. In the end, the C63s is really just a luxury mid size sedan with a monster engine, whereas the M3 was built for the track.

[@gottliebdee263]

Don’t get fooled by videos like this. ‘Built for the track’, which track??? Monaco or Monza. That’s the trouble with KZbin videos, they need to be more comprehensive. It’s pretty crappy that an outfit as big as Evo couldn’t even get a car spec the same. Carbon brakes make a big difference even before you get as far as overheating. M3 probably is faster on a track but this was a cherry pick by the Mag.

[@leestyle1af]

I own a 2010 c63 and I'm crossing over to the 2016 M3. C63 didn't need more power, it needed to be lighter and more agile. Oversteer is cool on a track but when I'm driving on back mountain roads swinging that tail end out is too much. m3 is more what I am looking for, plus they offer a manual :)

[@brandonchism6960]

You own a 2010 C63!? Reeeeeaaaalllllly???? Next you're gonna say you would get the M4 but your wife insists on 4 doors. And you plan to use it on "mountain roads" in California. Freakin poser, lol.

[@brandonchism6960]

***** dude i don't know you so i'll refrain from saying anything derogatory to you other than telling you to watch your mouth, i wasn't talking to you.

[@brandonchism6960]

markeus lee aww c'mon. you laughed when you saw i wrote you, lol. congrats on the purchase though man!!!!

[@leestyle1af]

@uzzyfuzzy tanzanite blue metallic

[@harryward18]

markeus lee fair enough, but you will miss the sound :) also why is it 2016 m3, do you mean you are buying a new one in 2016

[@TheMpofu]

And there is still the competition package to come. Lol nice work bimmer

[@jamescutter9868]

And possibly a CRT don't forget!

[@Kaisuke971]

Kings mario Well the LCI is already here and no sign of a CP. The normal version is actually performant enough so... If they do it, then it's nice but i don't think they really need it.

[@viktorlouzil7820]

Kings mario and there is the black series to come

[@umaralikha]

***** There'd be an upgraded 507 which will probably be like 540hp and a few more such as the other editions which came out. This engine has much more capabilities.

[@umaralikha]

The normal coupe has been seen testing. There are more editions of the C63, which you know because Mercedes engineers have said this engine has capabilities of easily over 600hp, with tuners already going above that, which leaves headroom for more editions.

[@xkukubax]

just the sheer fact that you compared m3's gearbox to ferrari's makes me think that bmw is doing something right.

[@adrianp.3182]

BMW's DCT is amongst the best like Porsche and Ferrari , neither Audi and MB's gearbox is even close to the DCT of the BMW.I have been in a BMW with DCT and the gearshifts are instant.

[@carlosmillan5451]

+Drezdan stupid

[@pikachupowers]

BMW: 80hp less and still faster. same goes for the older m3 vs c63 amg. goes to show what good engineering and chassis tuning does to a car.

[@rcybergaming]

The c63 is a basically a modern German muscle car. A m3 is a German track car for the masses. I personally want a m3 over a c63.

[@BoomerZman77]

Street vs track?? What's the "real" story! Quick guys a-la track near by...be safe n get a M-CP. Daily + Merc will do! AMG Old Guy. P.S.: OG. Jr. Has the M-CP!

[@jimwhite4270]

You're all tools. Watch real reviews and know AMG wins..

[@pikachupowers]

@@jimwhite4270 You have to understand that different drivers will have their own preference as to what car does what better. In reality neither are better than one another. Then again judging by your white wash username cant really expect you to understand much about simple opinionated principles based on your white wash username.

[@wasskhan3008]

Sababa Hummus thats just being ignorant. The M3 handles and puts the power down better than the mercedes. End of story.

[@mistreku]

Regardless of which one is your favorite, you just can't help giving the other the respect it deserves. Great cars, both!

[@whoischxse]

I'd have the c63 in my eyes it looks better and in the real world on the road is faster. How often really would you drive either cars on a track? Hardly ever

[@valgehiir]

chase lupex On track? never! Most of us don't have money to crash a $100 000 brand new car.

[@harryward18]

chase lupex The m3 would be more fun to drive probably, even on the road, speed and looks arent everything

[@rajas2907]

Lol if an M3 is faster around the track, it will be fast on Road as well. Just get an M3

[@whoischxse]

Raja S the m3 i have no doubt is faster in the corners but in a straight is beaten out by the c63 most roads in america tend to be straight and not shaped like road courses.

[@rajas2907]

my M4 beats my friends C63 s in straight / Corners/dry /wet any road, but not by a huge difference, it also depends upon the driver i guess. But u can't go wrong with either. Such amazing cars.

[@rajaehsin507]

Noo matter what I will still take the C63 AMG there's something about it..

[@imkeithyeet]

***** new one performance is just unreal

[@imkeithyeet]

Weistect is amazing

[@ForTehNguyen]

Ehsin Zahoor biggest thing is it doesnt sound like a lawnmower

[@imkeithyeet]

its faster than before, so i forgive it

[@fatdoggolovespizza]

William M hahahahaha this comment

[@MultiJugulator]

Raw power is nothing. Balance is everything.

[@sukhrajsahi9587]

+Farid Magerramov real talk g

[@bighands69]

+Farid Magerramov And that is why Porsche make the best track cars. And Mercedes the best road cars.

[@sukhrajsahi9587]

look*

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

porsche makes the best long beetles

[@darthvidu8020]

Mercedes does more than just raw power. The C63 is a much better all-rounder. If you want a track car, the M3 is better, yes. But there are better track cars than it. It's all about compromise.

[@ricklp10]

The Mercedes doesn't use automated single clutch transmission. It uses a transmission more like a conventional automatic gear box with planetary gears. The different part about it is that it uses a multi disc clutch pack instead of a torque converter.

[@metronemy]

BMW is faster and looks better too. I know which I would get.

[@veemacks7255]

metronemy The Mercedes?

[@metronemy]

Alien Or Sutin yep

[@drdj69]

metronemy if u have sense u'd close ur eyes n buy the M3. LOL

[@ItzMond123]

Much better in person

[@jortepap]

M-POWER!! Both great cars but the M3 looks much better and it sounds better too imo. That twinturbo inline 6 engine is fantastic. Easy choise for me

[@dagwinsabbe2676]

superb

[@ZenGamer97]

W205 sounds much better than the bimmer. Bimmer has it trumped everywhere else tho

[@armoashxar]

Slightly interesting video. I slightly noticed that this guy slightly uses the word "slightly" slightly too much

[@SaMaster18]

Great video! I have a 2015 M3; just picked her up about a month ago. Definitely not a daily driver that is for everyone (I think the Benz wins there with more comfort and straight line speed), but the M3 just draws a smile every time I start her up! The exhaust also ins't that bad if you're used to it and its warmed up with valves fully open!

[@Fugue602]

I know this is irrelevant, but I hate the new 'tablet' mounted to the dash trend.

[@bsg2621]

Yeah I'd have the company do it specially.

[@hasanal-habbobi4018]

I have sat in it and in person its actually nice, not as bad as you think

[@lobniklukas]

That C63 is so beautiful :O

[@drdj69]

***** yes the old one is, the new c63 is so ugly.

[@mriphone1000]

***** The older c63 models had character, the new one has really soft lines like a Bentley.

[@drdj69]

Easton McDonald yes true, but don't compare it to Bentleys LOL

[@dollahdollah]

***** they toned down the new c class exterior, not to say that it looks bad. it looks sleek. the previous model was awesomely aggressive, esp. the black series. =D

[@drdj69]

dollahdollah agree

[@branot89]

2% of owners is going to race them on track or drive them like a maniac on public roads. I would choose C63 (without S) because I found it to be more elegant, luxurious and I have better noise

[@ibeunstoppable]

M3 all day baby.

[@1048-e5d]

+sd Mercedes logic = put a big engine with lots of power in a road car and expect to be good on track.

[@truuston3r220]

[phone] if that was the case for the Mercedes that should be a complement ...... To JUST be 7/10's slower wouldn't be so bad after all

[@nightfall9502]

@Dodger says the guy who cant even spell....

[@catalinxnecula]

@@nightfall9502 his spelling it's just fine mate. he might say it wrong in urdu but nobody gives a shit about that

[@elusivellama]

That sudden oversteer on the Mercedes is ridiculously noticeable compared to the BMW's smooth, drama free corner exit..

[@Hollyweed1]

BMW id Drivers car. It will do drama ONLY if you want it to.

[@kristiannolasco8451]

Pedro Santos lmfao that amg idiot doesn't know anything about the cars he biased with BMW has been owning amg mercs since they were released theres a reason why BMW M is so iconic and older amg mercs were a lot worst back then this is their best one ever and still can't beat BMW

[@umaralikha]

Kristian Nolasco What'd you mean can't beat BMW? Have you seen Motortrends latest review?

[@UrbanChaos20]

+Pedro Santos Lol, the M3 beat the C63 around a short-ass circuit by 0.7 seconds. Hahahah. That's a fucking joke. Take the cars to a longer race track, and the M3 won't stand a chance. Also, everyone knows the C63 is the superior car to have on the road. The M3 drives likes crap on the road, and "especially when its wet" it's what every reviewer says.

[@PedroTRamos1]

Urban Chaos 2.0 "Take the cars to a longer race track, and the M3 won't stand a chance. ". I don´t think this deserves any comment

[@SaMaster18]

Also, comparing price, wouldn't the non-S C63 be a better match up? Crazy to see the M3 (non competition package) edge out the S model!

[@Osufootballfan100]

I love my M4 it is the perfect everyday car for all uses. According to other owners dynos it puts out around 465-480 hp at crank. I would love to get the C63 S because of the V8 it is more of a cruiser.

[@ryoc1]

Never have I heard the word slightly so much in my life. Very nice review.

[@yitboy11]

What exactly makes the rivalry "DEADLY!!!!!"""""? Epic, historic, awesome, etc.. All good adjectives for what the rivalry is, but who died?

[@MagicSkeleton]

yitboy11 It's just a cliche. No-one has to die for it to work!

[@Tbland0930]

yitboy11 Hyperbole.

[@TheBlackdragon936]

The 80 hp more that the Benz had and the extra 110 lbs ft of torque. That is what died here lol.

[@Robin-sf3gk]

In germany are 3 fractions; the bavarians (BMW,Audi) swabia (Mercedes, Porsche) and Prussians(VW) and the bavarians hate all the others to death, so it is deadly.

[@zdx197]

I drove the C63S AMG yesterday and once you hear that brutal V8 roaring (AMG really did a good job making the 4.0 bi-turbo V8 sound as "full" as the older 6.2 version) you will soon forget about the fact the C63S is a bit heavier and a bit more slumpish than the M3. These cars are not made for solely tracking anyway. They are just sporty saloons made to have fun on your daily rides and have an occasional trackday if you like. Imo the C63S is the one who will give you the most thrills and the most "thumbs up" from other petrolheads simply because of its higher muscle/testosteron level. Ofcourse all this is from the perspective of a fast saloon where agility and handling are not the #1 prior thing, at least not in my opinion.

[@slaWterCH]

Finally these two :) Personally, I prefer the AMG. Better sound and most likely a better all around road car. Still, I'm glad I ordered a Cayman GTS instead of a C63 S.

[@GaryDownes]

Cayman is better than both the M3 and C63s. But if were to choose between the two, BMW has my money. Lighter, more agile and just better fun to drive.

[@hansklostermann117]

Shouldn´t the M3 be compared to the regular C63 AMG instead of the C63 S ?

[@kamika-zz6192]

Yes, it is a 11000£ price difference.

[@M3Conv]

+Hans Klostermann The M3 would humiliate a standard C63 so i guess they were letting MB retain some dignity in the result being reasonably close

[@konquistador1]

+M3Conv You obviously have no idea what the exact differences between c63 and c63s are. They both make roughly the same lap times and the acceleration from 0-100km/h is in the c63s about 0,1 seconds faster so what? Just btw: Compare some lap times at the Nürburgring or Hockenheimring and you'll see how ridiculous your comment is

[@CarsnFood]

Still completely destroyed the almighty c63”S” model lol

[@marwood9421]

Hans Klostermann M3 is faster than the C63 S. the M3 will make the standard c63 look like a C220d

[@surewin1773]

I'm really impressed by the C63. The chassis seems much better behaved on track than its predecessor. The lap time margin between the E92 M3 and the older C63 was far greater. AMG is doing good work-

[@tempostudio2262]

The fact that I remember these cars coming out like it was yesterday and the video was posted 7 yrs ago… fuck

[@NickR27]

Can't wait to take delivery of my 16 M3.

[@maxpayne8642]

+Najeem stop lying

[@NickR27]

+Max Payne No need to lie, already took delivery.

[@kamika-zz6192]

Have fun. I love the car, and put some vids online love to see more of the M3.

[@DixaRSN]

+Najeem nice infinity mate l0l

[@NickR27]

+DixaRSN Thanks mate lol

[@nightfly168]

6:37 "We've got a single clutch conventional auto in this car". No not exactly, actually it is called the AMG speedshift MCT. It i essentially the 7G-Tronic automatic transmission without a torque converter. Instead of a torque converter, it uses a compact wet startup clutch to launch the car from a stop, and also supports computer-controlled double declutching. The MCT (Multi-Clutch Technology) acronym refers to a planetary (automatic) transmission’s multiple clutches and bands for each gear. BMW's DCT is still much faster though, but to call the mercedes' transmission a conventional auto, is not right either.

[@reyrob]

And since 1986 the M3 remains king of the hill!

[@warikplaya]

Seems like a really small race track. A decent straight would allow the benz to close the gap nicely. Besides, c63 is more about being a luxury rocket rather than a track star.

[@vugar.askarov]

This is still regular M3 without competition package. This C63 AMG S is same class with competition package of M3. Still can't beat. And competition package m3 also faster than Amg in straight line as well. 0-60 3,8 sec

[@АндрейПоломошных]

Vugar Askarov you right... the last m3 & m4 are true little beasts, even for new c63 amg...

[@goga511]

nope in straight line is C63 faster

[@enricosundjojo8598]

C63 for days

[@cicero.0209]

Well, i have to say that. As a BMW fan/Owner ( 130i Hatch, 265 BHP, 6l, etc ) for me a couple of seconds doesn't matter at all when you buy a car. A car is also made of emotions, the feeling, the sound, the power, etc. I love trM3, its a fantastic car, it's so precise and thight, a track machine!! But the c63s, ah its amazing!! Got the feeling, the sound, the power, and even a couple of second's slower, still an fantastic and emotional car. These are two completely different beasts, and two fantastic cars!! Stop this fight between Bmw and Mercedes!

[@vadymbrykalov8733]

U should mention the weight comparison and weight distribution of the cars. Those two factors are extremely important when it comes down to putting the generated force to the ground.

[@G4ZZYP]

They are both great cars but very different beasts. The M3 is awesome (I owned one) and is an easier drive as the car is very well balanced. I jacked in the M3 and got the C63 AMG S (which I currently still have) and I love it. The AMG is less forgiving and requires more "driving" which is what I love about it. I'm neither a Merc or BMW fanboy but more a driving fanboy. For me overall if you are looking to buy one of these the M3 would probably pip it for most but saying that I wouldn't swap my AMG back for the M3. You can't go wrong with either, it's just down to personal preference

[@cybergreen874]

Finally, a proper comparison between the M3 and the c63s that we wants. Thank you EVO !!

[@JamesJDMoe]

The BMW is faster, looks better and cheaper. Clear choice to me. If only I could afford one :/ But both of these cars are awesome!

[@Nick-qx1vf]

Dan is an ELITE car reviewer and doesn't get nearly enough screen time.

[@eddiefara]

Nice work evo, informative, great video, no complaints.

[@youngdrug5927]

I worked for Mercedes and like them a lot. But over the c63 I would pick the m4 any day hands down.

[@reynaldwilbert2245]

Why?

[@youngdrug5927]

Reynald Jackson because of the looks and driving dynamics

[@VaunShiz]

Anish Ahuja the looks are subjective

[@youngdrug5927]

matthew von yeah they're but the driving dynamics are not.

[@mrkruger5108]

Anish Ahuja LOL great to see you're finally seeing the light!

[@thelarry383]

Good thing for mercedes fans, being faster on a race track is completely irrelevant in the real world where straight line performance is more relevant.

[@lambosforusal]

Light Yagami indeed, you hear him talking in the beginning how everything in the BMW feels so much better on a flat racetrack than it did on the road. exactly something i do not want to hear if i am looking for a car! you can see the Mercedes being a bit more "wobbely" in the corners, showing it has a slightly longer spring rate and softer damping. i would definately choose the Mercedes over the BMW, as tracktimes do not interest me that much. Real world performance and usability do.

[@thelarry383]

***** not when you're doing things like overtaking

[@mrkruger5108]

Light Yagami Didn't really see the c63 ahead on the straights now did we?

[@thelarry383]

Mr Kruger Never heard of corner exit speed now have we?

[@Dgannt]

Light Yagami Actually M3 had faster corner exit speed thanks to less oversteer. Hence why M3 kept pulling away.

[@chris14091975]

evo is always first with these head to heads. this is the head to head ive wanted to see for months

[@jamescutter9868]

These cars are just so good! Personally I'll need to try both but I think I might take the M3 just for looks.

[@stoneeh]

This guy knows his stuff. Refreshing seeing/hearing someone being really knowledgeable about the dynamics and technical aspects of driving.

[@clansman89]

Please do M3 against Giulia QV as soon as possible

[@teflondon4963]

+clsman89 Theres nothing I want more than a giulia

[@guigao28]

motor trend channel did it

[@MattUK36]

Slightly good review this one.

[@TheShale187]

The M3 is a far better track day/fun car but as a daily driver I'd take the c63. Mercedes has the best comfort and luxury in that segment by far.

[@cjp6238]

C63 > M3 for the simple fact that you see too many M3's on the road. They're a dime a dozen. C63 has this exclusivity and rarity about it that makes it the cooler car in my opinion. Plus I love the way it looks. And you can't beat that AMG roar!

[@Jocelyn243]

BMW FTW !! The M3 is still the king ! ///M Power

[@TheJoeMB]

Both are cracking cars, I'm an ardent M3 fan but the Benz is spectacular as well. Great video.

[@middyacdc]

I appreciate the performance and balance of the M3 on track. However the C63 makes a much better road car. The interior is like a baby S class, miles ahead of the m3. and the v8 sounds great. 90% of owners won't use these cars on a track so the Merc gets my vote.

[@HToWnRePPiiN]

those c63's sound like the american muscle v8, it's a beautiful noise

[@nemz87]

why wasn't the c63s opted with ceramic breaks also?

[@AsifLicious]

Then it would be $20,000 more expensive than the M3 lol

[@Sayid.M]

Both great cars. I’m stuck in the middle here. Not sure which one to lean towards. I really want one of these.

[@TuddecBMW]

Normally I wouldn't care about lap times but this shows how the M3 is sharper and better on a track than the Merc. Both are awesome cars, and can be very fun drift monsters, but despite its extra power and torque, the Mercedes isn't faster 0-60 than the M3 (I know in the video it says the M3 does 0-60 in 4,3s but that's with the manual transmission, with the dual clutch they both do 4 seconds flat). I personally prefer the Bimmer, especially fo that masterpiece of a DCT (regular autos are good, but in a sports car I would either have a DCT or a manual). Also, the power they _really_ make is more important because BMW and Mercedes lie a lot about power in their cars. According to dynos, the MB has about 520hp (so Mercedes didn't lie that much this time), and the BMW has about 480 hp, so the difference isn't that big in real life (40 hp), but it is still considerable.

[@mikealanzo]

In all honesty, even if it differed 10-20 minutes I'd still go for the AMG!

[@SRT8ClassicDriver]

which is more fun on the street? I don't care much about track & lap times

[@mahmoudhakem7642]

Obviously the beamer that merce is for driving elegant not particularly fun

[@hendradi3031]

I love both, but in here, BMW still the king, Mercedes trying to catch up again & again. M3 & M4 is amazing, they're benchmark in this class.

[@leoncupra2386]

I love bmw

[@hendradi3031]

+Yacine Bshydro BMW 90%, Mercedes 10% (S class only)

[@CledClassics]

The noise an AMG makes is so fucking beautiful. That and the noise a GTR makes as it just whizzes past you. Put the two together and you have porn.

[@CarswithB]

+★ X I I I ★ Yes check my review for the C63 S amg bro

[@dudz5825]

This models c63 is no where near as loud and fierce as the older 2010 models 😔

[@CledClassics]

+Dudz The new E63 models sound really good too. Like a more mature C63 (2012 or so)

[@dudz5825]

yeah man you know it, its more of a ... posh mans car than a c63 ;)

[@stretch90]

AMGs always sound really nice. The M4 sounds completely different from the older generation m3s tho.

[@TheJoeMB]

Watching those two go round the lap is like watching the World cup final. Come on M3!!!!!

[@RAJohnson713]

I'd take either, both amazing

[@jch7807]

I enjoyed the calm and poised demeanor of this video.

[@102lammy]

///M all the way.

[@j.taveras8447]

There's no better comparison of these tow cars the internet, period. Amazing work. Love the footage.

[@party_boy69]

lol at everyone saying a pro driver would drive the 63 quicker. Why does it matter? You're all pro shit talkers, not race car drivers...keep it real x

[@SUPERCONGASTYLE]

BMW = frequent dealership check/repair visits. MB = dramatic drift and sound! A real master piece.

[@johnsong4643]

if you want sport driving and perfect balance , choose bmw if you want luxury and dont care balance , choose benz

[@adrianp.3182]

So true , but internet trolls have to troll.

[@1470cool]

The m3 was optioned with carbon ceramics while the c63 wasn't. With the better brakes the m3 could brake into corners later so the lap times are unfair.

[@MagicSkeleton]

1470cool It's a fair point, but also in his commentary he goes through by the 10th of a second where the M3 gained and the C63 lost time, and the brakes didn't seem to be the main factor, esp in the last corner where the C63 lost 3x10ths due to oversteer.

[@derbigpr500]

1470cool Ceramics make almost no difference in a one lap battle, besides, 80hp less is a bigger disadvantage than having carbon ceramics.

[@MrZebrawr]

1470cool Carbon Ceramics aren't "better" in this situation. If they are sized the same and have the same callipers and pot number, they don't have any more stopping power than their steel or iron equivalents. All they do is resist heat and the fade that comes as a result. Hence would only be an advantage in a multi lap endurance race. Tyres are the main contributor to stopping distance and both cars were on the same rubber.

[@umaralikha]

derbigpr500 Since it doesn't have DCT, there is a major disadvantage.

[@tyhutson6558]

Drinking game: every time this guy says "slightly" take a drink

[@restless-ghost]

Would you list curb weights with the power next time? Power only tells half the story.

[@GeraldGama]

The guy is bias from the start before even driving the Merc, I don't trust his review

[@Maurin67]

Wow that Mercedes is stunning!

[@23pyromaniac]

Merc looks and sounds better and I'm pretty sure it'll be more reliable in the long run so I'd rather save up a little more and buy the C63.

[@CarswithB]

Not at all bro

[@Taybrenn]

boo mercedes, breaks more and handles like shit.

[@Notsure00700]

Are u a grandpa?

[@Motoscotty]

Mercedes reliability has went rather poor in the last 5 years. I’ve had 3 new ones in that time and switched to BMW. Mercedes full of electrical issues, BMW to date has been faultless!

[@dungtri92]

Very fair comparison, don't know why people are getting upset about BMW has ceramic brakes. Think about it, the AMG-S has ~80 horsepower and torque than the M3. They just want to show the track performances between both cars and leave the personal preference to the viewers. I agree that the M3 is better on track and maybe feel more sportier with that DCT transmission with the instant punch of power. But on he other hand, in my humble opinion, I also think that the AMG-S is more comfortable, more business and luxury styling and that exhaust note.

[@M3Conv]

The M3 has always been better than the C63, it goes without saying

[@philnleblanc6664]

Two similar cars that do two different things.

[@TosinSalisu]

The M3 has carbon ceramic brakes which will definitely help affect the track time. This video is slightly biased in that respect.

[@MrIlikeBMW]

So the C63s has almost 80hp more and is still slower?! Wow, never thought that the M3 could beat the "s" but I am very happy it did haha

[@wishdj]

From the beginning of this video Evo seemed to be biased towards the BMW. The current generation M3 and M4 have been around for a while and likely the driver is more used to driving the M3 and M4. Pretty sure a different driver could put the extra 80hp into use and smoke the BMW.

[@mrkruger5108]

wishdj LOL I smell a sour Mercedes cry baby

[@BFD15i]

wishdj Not so sure about that. The AMG-models always had way more power than the M-models but the AMGs always struggled to "convert" it into performance. Just take a look at the old M3 and the old C63. The C63 black edition had more than 90hp and 220Nm of torque more than the M3 and still the M3 was the better track-car. The AMGs are monsters on a straight line but they lack that last little bit of precision that the M-models deliver. Except the E63. That one beats the M5. Period. The current M5 is a disgrace for his heritage. However, I think that the average Joe won't recognize the differences so it's pretty much just a choice of your own flavour. All those cars are great.

[@drdj69]

wishdj well u can say that about any review, BMW m3 won in this case.

[@Blackbird5150]

BFD15i the M6 Gran Coupe (same engine, a bit more weight than M5) destroyed the E63 in a straight line drag, and the BMW had a shitty launch. Chris Harris was driving , search it next time before saying the M5 is a disgrace.

[@BFD15i]

Fredrik Kalgren Since you're talking about drag-racing you seem to completely misunderstand what I've written. Come on! Who cares about going a straight line? BMW M always stood for exceptional transverse dynamics while AMG always cared more for longitudinal dynamics. The current M5, however, can't stand a chance against the E63 on a track. The german magazine "SportAuto" had them tested on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and the E63 AMG S was 15(!) seconds faster than the M5. How about you do your researches the next time before posting irrelevant stuff on the interwebs..

[@emrico]

as always, the merc is the more pleasant daily driver and the bmw is the slightly quicker one on track. i would go for the m3 but the c63 in wagon form is really cool too

[@pascalmpower7944]

The AMG weight 63 kg more than the M3 but 0.7 second behind vs the M5 50 anniversary 600 hp but 360 kg heavier but the gap between M4 and 50 anniversary M5 is around 0.2 second. The M differential have better locking ability than AMG's, it means the rear have less grip than the front, gives a sharper steering. The AMG doesn't have it, the rear doesn't have as much locking as the M, it just gives closer traction ratio between rear and the front, for car weight that much, it'll just under steer. At corner exit, it got too much torque, 516 lb/ft, sure it'll over steer. At corner entry, it weight heavier, sure it'll over steer a bit into a corner too. Also at 8:53, the M3 locking ability brings some over steer but at the next corner, the weight transfer of the AMG will upset the dynamic.

[@Phoenix_1006]

Yey! I go for AMG di hahaha.

[@pascalmpower7944]

///M3 won!!

[@Phoenix_1006]

hahaha

[@Aireisor]

I like the M3 more, but Benz has really nailed it with the interior, best in the class.

[@tblack21]

That track is too small to be realistic. This test told me nothing. Both are great cars.

[@jarrusjenkins]

I would love the Merc, it's more my thing and I'd reckon it's probably a little bit nicer on the road (unsurprisingly since it's a road car) But you can't argue with the £11000(ish) saving the BMW offers, if they were priced as tested then I'd probably have the BMW and pocket the money for fuel and tyres, and dump some money in my 205

[@irishtempah]

Why is it still called a c63? If it has a 4.0 v8 it should be called a c40 no?

[@clutched77]

Marketing I guess it's more iconic

[@mikgtc]

+irishtempah bmw have Mpower as performance brand, that's why M before 3 (3-series).. Benz have AMG as performance brand, that's why AMG before c63 (class-c 63)

[@GoldenEagle009]

+irishtempah well if you're naming the car by engine size, then technically the C63 should be called the C62

[@Fhd_nf]

+irishtempah It used to be 6.3

[@SeanAlexanderJournalist]

No, it used to be 6.2, it was only named 63 and had 6.3 badges, but the engine actually was 6.2L.

[@GunfightersINC]

You are one of the best reviewers on youtube.. outstanding.

[@Rascallucci]

Just typical Mercedes, oh well if the car is not good enough just give it more power with an "S" version, but still gets smoked by the BMW. Is just like when they couldn't beat the Audi RS6 Avant, what did they do? They threw the entire kitchen sink at them, they added the "S" version AND incorprated 4-Matic into the E Class Estate. Merc is probably the more expensive looking car, but that's about all it has got going for them and that applies pretty much across all their model range.

[@Rascallucci]

Malc180s That's right, smoked!! Are you visually impaired? The Mercedes is up by what? 70 hp? And I haven't even mentioned the torque, yep the Merc got smoked alright. Little boy? I am in my 40s, if that qualifies me as a boy, hell I'll take it!! LOL.

[@Malc180s]

Alex Fu Ha! Off to bed grandad.

[@Rascallucci]

Malc180s You must be one of those teenagers who doesn't even have a driver's licence. LOL.

[@Amgbenz0]

Alex Fu Lol relax bud, it's not that serious. The fact that you care enough to shit on a car brand that doesn't force you to buy their product is alarming. If you want to be 0.7 seconds faster around a track then another car, then buy the BMW. If you want a faster straight line "muscle" car with a great sounding exhaust for a daily driver, then buy the AMG. Maybe you should wise up and realize that AMG and M have always had traits and characteristics to them for years that reflects in the differences in build and performance of these 2 competing models as they always have. AMG just likes building cars that are hooligans and have tons of torque and acceleration, M division likes building more track focused and precise cars.

[@lambosforusal]

Alex Fu good luck the other 364 days of the year when you're not on a track. your superior cornering speed (which is probably only superior by 2/3mph) is not gonna help you one bit. comfort and torque is.

[@XiaoDan400]

Mercedes just had to make the C63 a tank of a sports car

[@markoslider5953]

///M POWER BABY!!!

[@tt-ln4mc]

hell yea

[@dominicancash]

So half a second faster, with less refinement, less technology, and definitely with a way better sound, how many times ppl takes this cars to the track? Most never do , how many get race on the street at a red light ? Lots of them and you know what that c63 will make you eat dust 100% of the time .

[@tt-ln4mc]

dominicancash More technology, more beutiful, WAAAAY better around corners and at a street light the c63 would burn out its tires before it even starts. The C63 is trash and thats why the M3 won

[@dominicancash]

+Mitt Romney yo clearly don't know shit about cars c63 is AWD meaning no burning tires , the interior on the m3 looks like is from 1993 old as fuck super dated.

[@tt-ln4mc]

dominicancash first of all, the F80 looks a lot niver interior than the C63. The C63 is rear wheel drive you idiot. You have to pay extra for all wheel drive.

[@000Haze]

Actual information in a review? Bravo EVO - great comparo.

[@DonnieBarkie]

BMW ALL THE WAY!!!!!!

[@hamlettelmah441]

I've owned a M3,M5,SL 63 AMG,and an E55 AMG and few other ones and whenever i get asked which one was better or which one i prefer or how are they different or what similarities there are i always say the same thing, you sit in the BMW and it feels like racing gloves where as the Benz feels like ski racing or snowboard racing mittens,