BMW M3 Vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

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BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Category	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
Engine layout	6.2 l V8	4.0 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp)	457 / 451	420 / 414
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft)	600 / 443	400 / 295
Curb weight (kg / lb)	1795 / 3957	1626 / 3585
Power / tonne (ps / bhp)	255 / 251	258 / 255
Average price	€73,000	€78,000

Lap Times

Track	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
Motortrend Figure-8	0:24.90	0:24.40
ADM Miachkovo	1:56.62	1:56.27
Autozeitung test track	1:40.00	1:40.10
Kyalami GP (1994–2009)	2:08.30	2:05.10
Balocco	2:57.43	2:55.22
Virginia International Raceway Grand East Course (pre 01/2014)	3:06.50	3:05.40
Nürburgring Nordschleife	8:13.00	8:05.00
Ascari Race Resort	2:43.50	2:38.90
Serres Racing Circuit	1:36.30	1:33.05
Anglesey National	1:05.80	1:03.80
Tsukuba	1:07.37	1:05.33
Wakefield Park	1:10.10	1:07.80
Haute Saintonge	1:06.19	1:04.30
Willow Springs - Streets of Willow Extended	1:29.50	1:27.67
Ring Knutstrop (Conf 2)	1:15.70	1:15.60
Autocar Wet Handling Track	1:11.50	1:16.90
Vairano Handling Course	1:21.64	1:20.09
Bedford Autodrome West Circuit (2004 - 06/2008)	1:29.50	1:26.60
Hockenheim Short	1:15.20	1:14.00

Acceleration (mph)

Speed & distance	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
0 - 30 mph	1.6 s	1.7 s
0 - 40 mph	2.3 s	2.4 s
0 - 50 mph	3.2 s	3.1 s
0 - 60 mph	3.9 s	4.1 s
0 - 70 mph	5.3 s	5.1 s
0 - 80 mph	6.6 s	6.5 s
0 - 90 mph	8.1 s	8.1 s
0 - 100 mph	9.2 s	9.1 s
0 - 110 mph	12.2 s	11.4 s
0 - 120 mph	14.4 s	13.9 s
0 - 140 mph	20.4 s	22.5 s
0 - 150 mph	22.8 s	23.9 s
Est. 1/8 mile	8.9 s @ 96.3 mph	9.1 s @ 94.4 mph
1/4 mile	12.3 s @ 116.2 mph	12.4 s @ 114.3 mph

Acceleration (kph)

Speed & distance	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
0 - 40 kph	1.6 s	1.4 s
0 - 50 kph	2.1 s	1.9 s
0 - 60 kph	2.3 s	2.2 s
0 - 80 kph	3.2 s	3.2 s
0 - 100 kph	4.4 s	4.3 s
0 - 120 kph	5.7 s	6.0 s
0 - 130 kph	7.3 s	6.9 s
0 - 140 kph	7.2 s	7.8 s
0 - 160 kph	9.2 s	9.9 s
0 - 180 kph	11.4 s	12.4 s
0 - 200 kph	14.0 s	15.2 s
1000 m	22.7 s	23.5 s @ 230.0 kph

Rolling acceleration

Speed	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
80 - 120 kph (4)	3.9 s	4.4 s
80 - 120 kph (5)	6.2 s	5.4 s
80 - 120 kph (6)	8.3 s	6.1 s
80 - 160 kph (4)	7.9 s	8.9 s
80 - 160 kph (5)	12.2 s	11.0 s
80 - 160 kph (6)	17.2 s	12.8 s
80 - 120 kph	3.1 s	2.9 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph	10.1 s	11.2 s

Braking distance

Speed	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
60 kph - 0	13 m (43 ft)	12 m (41 ft)
80 kph - 0	23 m (75 ft)	22 m (73 ft)
100 kph - 0	35 m (116 ft)	34 m (111 ft)
120 kph - 0	52 m (169 ft)	51 m (167 ft)
140 kph - 0	71 m (233 ft)	66 m (215 ft)
190 kph - 0	130 m (427 ft)	124 m (408 ft)
200 kph - 0	144 m (473 ft)	134 m (439 ft)
60 mph - 0	31 m (103 ft)	33 m (109 ft)
70 mph - 0	47 m (155 ft)	45 m (147 ft)
100 mph - 0	93 m (304 ft)	94 m (309 ft)

General performance

Category	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
Top speed	280 kph (174 mph)	280 kph (174 mph)
Est. max acceleration	0.67 g (7 m/s²)	0.65 g (6 m/s²)
18m slalom	67.6 kph (42.0 mph)	70.1 kph (43.6 mph)
Fuel economy	10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 27 UK)	9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK)
Lateral acceleration	0.95 g (9 m/s²)	0.97 g (10 m/s²)
Downforce @ 200 kph	-77 kg (-170 lbs)	-33 kg (-73 lbs)

Summary

Category	C 63 AMG	BMW M3 (E92)
Track Performance	96	100
Straight line speed	100	97
Overall	98	100

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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wallenieswiftie 2y ago

The C63 (and its CLK63 twin) had no direct competitors, even against the M3. They were created not in response to the M3, but as league-toppers in the segment. AMG implied that by offering M5/M6 performance in the two cars the size of their M3 counterparts, even though the E63, CLS63, CL63, and SL55 already existed.

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wallenieswiftie 2y ago

BMW did not originally suit the M3 against the C63. It was only until after the M3 got the LCI treatment and the CRT/GTS trims because they realized they were losing to Mercedes very badly, so then Mercedes responded with the Black Series (and the Edition 507/Final Edition to rival the CRT).

The M3’s actual competitor was…

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wallenieswiftie 2y ago

It's not really fair to compare a lighter coupe with a rival-brand sedan.

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jeremyclarkson1 2y ago

BM-W

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Karthick01 12y ago

BMW E92 M3 won as I Expected.

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JayKarthi 13y ago

BMW Wins

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Porsche:) 15y ago

For people who seriously go for laps in the weekend get the Bimmer. If you want a car that gets smile on ur face maybe the merc.

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Monkfg 16y ago

What exactly makes the BMW so much faster?

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FastestLaps 16y ago

A-Hoi Babken, good to see you're back. With your silly "BMW uber alles" comments!

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Babken 16y ago

Yeah. BMW owns Mercedes-Benz.

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ABDUL MUHAYMIEN 16y ago

BMW IS JUST BREATHTAKING AROUND THE TRACK.....!AND THE M3 E92.....WHAT A MONSTER OF A SWEET RIDE...

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