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What's hotter? 2008 BMW M3 or Mercedes C63 AMG
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What's hotter? 2008 BMW M3 or Mercedes C63 AMG
Finally, the 2008 BMW M3’s rival has broken cover. Shown earlier last week, the Mercedes C63 AMG was unveiled ahead of its Frankfurt debut, mostly to distract the attention of the auto enthusiast world that is focused on the launch of the new 2008 BMW M3 in Europe.
Mercedes has always offered more power than the M3. The previous-generation C-Class AMG produced a total of 376 horsepower. The previous-generation BMW M3, on the other hand, developed 333 horsepower. Still the Mercedes C-Class AMG never received much attention due to its boring and dead design. Well now things are about to heat up.
Mercedes is back with its all new and beautifully designed 2008 Mercedes C63 AMG powered by a 6.3 liter V8 engine that produces 451 horsepower with a torque of 443 lb-ft. The car has the ability to do 0-62mph in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 155mph. The design is just brilliant.
BMW, yet again, offers less power with its 2008 BMW M3’s 4.0 liter V8 engine producing 420 horsepower. The car has a 0-60mph time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. However, we doubt Mercedes will be able to offer the same agile handling as the BMW M3. It is, after all, the ultimate driving machine.
We’re just wondering what you think is hotter? Click through to vote...
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Bill
- 7/9/2007 4:00:41 PM
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The real answer is that styling is subjective.
I find both very attractive. Far better looking than that goofy looking IS-F. Now that car is a joke in terms of styling...
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Bill
- 7/9/2007 4:29:06 PM
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I did. And I find the Lexus IS-F to be really goofy looking. Stacked tacky exhausts? A body kit that could have come from a riceboy shop? Get the point?
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Will_
- 7/9/2007 4:33:01 PM
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Bill also said he was leaving this site about 50 different times now. Don't take his words so seriously...
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Bill
- 7/9/2007 4:39:39 PM
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Well I left, and came back because I couldn't let Will and his Lexus trolls takeover this site...
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Will_
- 7/9/2007 4:47:45 PM
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Your German goon army is in full force I see, with heavy artillery on the boosting system.
All's fair in love and war...
...minus the love, indefinitely.
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Bill
- 7/9/2007 4:56:51 PM
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Just doing my part in boosting you down. But I suppose a lot of people don't like you on this site, just like a lot of people seem to hate me.
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Will_
- 7/9/2007 5:02:59 PM
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This is fun.
Bill, it's 'cause of you I refuse to let people call me "Bill" yet. I figure I'll hold out 'til I'm 60 before I let people start calling me "Bill." lol.
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w209w114
- 7/9/2007 5:04:09 PM
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Will. stop whining. Thats what happens when you stand up for garbage.
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Will_
- 7/9/2007 5:10:25 PM
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lol. At least I don't have to eat poo like all German fans here...
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enthusiastx11
- 7/9/2007 8:06:54 PM
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please do enlighten us....which cars in this class are hotter?
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Designer1
- 7/9/2007 8:12:34 PM
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Bill, I kid you not if the "Stacked tacky exhausts" that's you don't like, if they were made by MBW/MB (which they WISH they came up with that idea) you would've been kneeling and worshiping them by now.
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M53R
- 7/10/2007 1:56:59 PM
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Ignorant people dont have opinions here.
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1995e34
- 7/11/2007 8:49:32 PM
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the stacked exhaust was tacky on tvr, it's tacky on all.
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Will_
- 7/9/2007 4:01:15 PM
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I'll take the M3 in black please. It's way more subdued and somewhat, dare I say, even elegant in comparison to the C AMG.
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M316
- 7/9/2007 7:01:11 PM
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In fairness Will does give credit where it is due. Unfortunately Lexus and Toyota along with BMW have some of the ugliest cars on the road right now, despite whatever other good qualities they have.
Lexus
- 7/9/2007 4:09:18 PM
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The Lexus IS-F and Audi RS4 make the two cars above look like a Ford Taurus.
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printhan
- 7/9/2007 5:13:44 PM
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hahahaa.. need 2 take BUSINESS MANAGEMENT!!!
NOT many buy RS4 at higher price for cheap performance
enthusiastx11
- 7/9/2007 8:08:28 PM
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hysterical.
david989
- 7/9/2007 9:06:43 PM
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The Audi isn't even as hot as the Lexus IS-F which is going to set new trends and performance benchmarks in this class.
SLR722BCE
- 7/10/2007 2:51:18 AM
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Ah just a little hint of Jealousy Me thinks.
IamEvilHomer
- 7/10/2007 1:32:14 PM
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vaperwear is allways better then products that exist
bmwpowerf1
- 7/12/2007 9:14:18 AM
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lolllllllll
Lexus
- 7/9/2007 4:10:00 PM
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The new M3 look way better than the C63 AMG for sure on any given day.
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JRobUSC
- 7/9/2007 4:21:11 PM
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I think they're both awesome and they've very different. If I needed a sedan, didn't want a stick, or liked to be able to just mash the throttle and smile, the C would be tops on my list. If I wanted a coupe (or sedan shortly), a stick, or a car more involving in its demeanor and power delivery I'd look at the M3. Or RS4 or RS5. BMW obviously toned down the edginess of the new M3 so it would appeal to more people, and MB obviously made theirs more so than before for the same reason. Both great cars, I'm sure.
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truecarlover
- 7/10/2007 8:12:46 AM
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You believe they "toned it down to appeal to more people"? I can't disagree more - in NY you can see and M3 every single day if you pay attention (sometimes several a day). I've driven an M3 and other than the Porsche Boxster it was the best steering car I've driven - but somehow to me it's lost it's novelty and it's edge - not to mention it didn't overwhelm the 3 year old RS4 or it's own little sibling the 335.
BMW995
- 7/9/2007 4:23:39 PM
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I noticed the Benz console.
An automatic ??!!
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Sauceboy01
- 7/9/2007 4:30:20 PM
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Yes, Mercedes hasn't had a Manual AMG model since the early 90's.
david989
- 7/9/2007 9:07:48 PM
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Does it matter? The Lexus IS-F has an 8 speed automatic and none of the Germans have this.
enthusiastx11
- 7/10/2007 12:35:50 AM
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because lexus and mercedes cater more to luxury.
bmw appeals to people who really like to DRIVE.
07mcs
- 7/9/2007 4:55:02 PM
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From the picture above. The C63's front end looks more elegant to me.
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LexSucks
- 7/9/2007 5:41:06 PM
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Both cars are lame. I'll take the MB, because unlike the M3, the MB isn't pretending to be something it isn't.
Both cars are luxury drag-racers. They are both too heavy to be anything else.
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enthusiastx11
- 7/9/2007 8:11:41 PM
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so what compact luxury sport sedan would you buy instead?
LexSucks
- 7/10/2007 9:30:07 AM
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They dont make a compact sedan that I like.
mini22
- 7/9/2007 5:48:40 PM
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From what I'm reading the 2 are now a lot closer in driving dynamics then before. The BMW has been made slightly softer and quieter while the Mercedes has now taughter and sharper handling.Of course until there is a direct road test comparison we won't really know. Of course,however you have to throw in the RS4 or perhaps wait for the S5R. It will be interesting to read. It does appear that the M3's reign as the ultimate driving machine is about to end.
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BentleyGT
- 7/9/2007 5:53:40 PM
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well they both look better than the bloated IS-F
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golfer38
- 7/9/2007 6:33:33 PM
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Its hard to distinguish between the two, but based on the pictures the Mercedes is hotter. I also think the Merc. will have much stronger acceleration, which, on the streets, is what's important, most of the time. Which of the two is quicker on a racetrack is somewhat irrelevent in the real world. In other words, its hard to gauge a couple of feet difference in stopping distance or .85 to .87 skidpad rating when your street racing.
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golfer38
- 7/9/2007 6:34:49 PM
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...its hard to distinguish between the two based on pictures alone...
rg12345
- 7/9/2007 6:52:52 PM
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The MB is more special, it looks powerful but not stupid. It's also having more hp, supposed to have excellent handling.
The M3 looks like a plain 335i. Not ugly, but nothing special. You have to put more than 4 muffles in the back, BMW!
I will take the C63 AMG as a winner here.
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no1listensanyway
- 7/9/2007 7:40:57 PM
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C63, The M3 just looks too generic.
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Larry
- 7/9/2007 7:53:42 PM
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BMW M3 looks better, the C63 is close. there is a big gap between the BMW/ Mercedes vs. the audi RS4 and some lexus product. Most customers in the US that go into the BMW or Mercedes showroom are not even think about an Audi. and the lexus 430 sc is a soft car for soft people.
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enthusiastx11
- 7/9/2007 8:10:02 PM
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style wise, both are great looking cars. it's a toss up.
in terms of sheer power and straight line acceleration, the AMG will win as usual.
i'd bet that in terms of handling and weight distribution, the M will win as usual.
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Designer1
- 7/9/2007 8:13:28 PM
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No doubt the M3 is hotter, the new C class is just has bad looks no matter what you do to it.
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Lexus
- 7/9/2007 8:36:58 PM
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I think the article is not accurate when it state this new BMW M3 will do 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. The last generation BMW M3 does that and it only has 333 hp.
This new BMW M3 has almost an extra 100 hp so it will do 0-60 in around 4.3-4.5 seconds for sure.
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ACS_CarbonBlack
- 7/9/2007 9:22:18 PM
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M3
More fun to drive than auto
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six50i
- 7/9/2007 9:30:20 PM
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i dont know.the C63 looks very EVIL.much like its big brother the CL 63..the M3 is hot too,but too much resemblence to the 335i..hmm i say the C63 takes the look category!
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audirevolution
- 7/9/2007 9:40:25 PM
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Well, I'm finally back to this website.
And I can see that nothing has changed.
Same old flamewars.
I love it.
The C class looks more luxury than sport,
and they both cater to different tastes.
However, unless the C-Klass was in coupe form, or the M3 in sedan you cannot compare the two.
Apples and Oranges.
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SLR722BCE
- 7/10/2007 2:57:08 AM
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Thank god your back! Weve been waiting for ever. It has not been the same since you were gone.
Who the hell are you?
MrGunFun
- 7/9/2007 10:25:42 PM
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You simply cannot compare 4-door saloon and a 2-door coupe. I say we should wait until 4-door M3 comes out and then let the flamewar begin.
When M3 sedan comes out it will for sure kill C63 in terms of styling and handling.
I'm not even mentioning IS-F, game was over long before M3 made a debut.
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rom64
- 7/9/2007 11:01:16 PM
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I'm sold on the Carbon-Fibre roof.
Honestly, how many of you can walk out of your car and tell people you're car has a carbon fibre roof with all that carbon glistening in the suns rays?
M3 for me.
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ashramboy
- 7/10/2007 12:03:49 AM
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exterior c63 hands down thanks to bangle
interior =
engine c63
transmission m3 manual (carryover from e46WhatAJoke)
performance c63
carbon fibre roof=a joke, if you believe it does any. i seen so many hondas with carbon fibre all over the car.
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Johnel
- 7/10/2007 1:05:01 AM
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"What's hotter? 2008 BMW M3 or Mercedes C63 AMG"
Niether of the above.
However Paris Hilton in jail, now that WAS HOT :)
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SLR722BCE
- 7/10/2007 2:53:48 AM
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One is a coupe, the other a sedan.
Whats to compare?
Anyone would gladly take either if offered.
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528i
- 7/10/2007 3:02:49 AM
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Is like comparing a M6 to a S65.
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SHERR
- 7/10/2007 3:38:09 AM
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I would take the M3-in white/black. The C63 isn't bad by any means.
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JUGNU
- 7/10/2007 5:44:52 AM
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Can u notice that this time MB AMG made the front bumper too much like the M3's.
Can we say copy.
BTW M3 is hotter.
JUGNU
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Dessy
- 7/10/2007 7:42:53 AM
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Definately the m3. Looks great. C63 looks beefed up but still relies way too much on badge on front for wow factor and forgets baout rest of styling. Coupe bmw looks wonderful on road, never mind m version.
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Audi4Life
- 7/10/2007 12:56:43 PM
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i like the exterior of the merc, but the interior of the bmw.. so its a hard decision but at the end of the day i think i'll go with the m3
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M53R
- 7/10/2007 2:04:40 PM
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BMW M3 for me, but the C63 is also beautiful.
If the M3 doesnt have a sharp steering as its procedure doesnt mean it doesnt handle well. Its been the trend everytime a new M3 comes out.
BTW, the M3 has the best looking mirrors I have ever seen.
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omarrana
- 7/10/2007 4:20:50 PM
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Currently - mercedes lags behind with 200 votes and the M3 with 258
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elCHUY
- 7/11/2007 6:40:02 PM
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i don't think one is better than the other, its just a matter of what brand you buy, i was a big fan of audi until i bought my little benz C230 then just like magic i hated bmw and audi, same like my friend he loved VWs until he bought his 335i then he hated mercedes and audis, all of them are just great cars, but i'm going to get the C63 amg :)
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1995e34
- 7/11/2007 8:59:16 PM
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i like em both. tough choice. if only i was ACTUALLY faced with the choice...
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bmwpowerf1
- 7/12/2007 7:42:41 AM
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m3 for me. the mercedes are somewat over doing it with the amg. and other news. why do ppl bag idrive so much, we every car these days are copying it, including mercedes. so much for it being shit
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Auto_expert
- 7/12/2007 12:56:41 PM
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MBs have always been sleeker and BMWs have always been more aggressive/masculine looking. You're likely to pick the one that has the style you've liked the most in the past.
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SpeedfreakJoe
- 11/9/2007 11:37:35 AM
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The BMW M3 is in some way better than the Mercedes-Benz C63 especially when it comes to handling and overall performance, The M3 dominates the C63 anytime! The C63 looks really elegant and luxurious and unlike the M3 that looks agressive and sporty! In my opinion I'd prefer the M3!
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