Fifth Gear tracks E93 M3 against C63 AMG

[Wads]

There was a good spot on the new series of Fifth Gear last night comparing the Merc C63 and M3 DCT cab on track……. The snooker celeb Ronnie O’Sullivan initially liked the C63 until driving the M3 which he said was soooo much better.

Worth watching if only for the fantastic sound of the two V8s at full chat.

[xsilvor]

I haven't watched it yet (going to download the full episode when I get home from work), but I'm just wondering what gave them the idea to pair the E93 with the C63. Honestly, I think the winner of any comparison, between these two cars, is going to be a personal opinion for whoever handled the comparison, but I find it odd that they'd choose the vert.

Thanks for reminding me that Fifth Gear had restarted. Too bad I have to wait so long for new Top Gear

[dawgdog]

Enjoyed the video. Reminds me of my first test drive in a BMW in 2000 after test driving a Lexus and an Audi. The Lexus didn't do anything for me. I liked the Audi. But the BMW reminded of my childhood driving my go-kart - t just goes where you point it and it doesn't take an accomplished driver to appreciate its abilities.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by xsilvor

Honestly, I think the winner of any comparison, between these two cars, is going to be a personal opinion for whoever handled the comparison, but I find it odd that they'd choose the vert.

the guy is buying a new car and his choices are C63, M3 Cabrio and EVO X. So he is basically deciding what to buy after the testdrives.

[SlammedR8]

nice!!

[booforty]

Wads, I just posted this up in the UK section of e90post which is where all the UK E9x M3 owners are... Come and check us out!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=22

[JEllis]

great!

[TheBry]

Naturally, I'm biased

And, just as it did me, the E93 M3 blew him away.

[GnokGnik]

LOL, that was harsh for the c63.

[BayerischeMotorenWerke]

Like some snooker bitch knows anything about cars...LOL who gives a shit what he thinks.

[PaulTheHero]

Originally Posted by dawgdog

Enjoyed the video. Reminds me of my first test drive in a BMW in 2000 after test driving a Lexus and an Audi. The Lexus didn't do anything for me. I liked the Audi. But the BMW reminded of my childhood driving my go-kart - t just goes where you point it and it doesn't take an accomplished driver to appreciate its abilities.

+1

We had here at home some audi's vw's ford's.
Until i had the money to buy my own taste of cars a bmw. Nothing gets near to the driving pleasure it gives me over and over again!

[positiveions]

I noticed the C63 has some quiet a bit of body roll; that explains why the M3 feels faster on the turns which equate to better handling.

[Just_me]

Originally Posted by BayerischeMotorenWerke

Like some snooker bitch knows anything about cars...LOL who gives a shit what he thinks.

Its fun to know what people think about the cars. Afterall its those who-dont- know-anything-about-cars who are the buyers. For carmakers its important to sell as many cars they can.

[Tallest]

interesting how much MORE he liked the M3, even saying its in different class. So perhaps BMW still knows a thing or two about making cars that are good to drive, easy to drive and yet make you feel likeyou are in control... Merc apparently just tries to bite your head off and has just too much power. Nice.

evo looks fugly so i wouldnt buy it for looks alone.

[SV Concepts III]

Both amazing cars but I'd take the E93, I need the raw performance!

[Sticky]

Originally Posted by eatrach73

I noticed the C63 has some quiet a bit of body roll; that explains why the M3 feels faster on the turns which equate to better handling.

There is much more to handling than body roll.

[ase2dais]

[Ramphaus]

"M-free all day long!" I LOVE IT!

[PLAYON]

I still wanna see the E90 M3 vs. the C63, for the love of all thats holy, I need to see this comparo. . .I've looked and looked, anyone got a link?

[T2x]

Originally Posted by 320what

interesting how much MORE he liked the M3, even saying its in different class. So perhaps BMW still knows a thing or two about making cars that are good to drive, easy to drive and yet make you feel likeyou are in control... Merc apparently just tries to bite your head off and has just too much power. Nice.

evo looks fugly so i wouldnt buy it for looks alone.

Those mercedes are NOT built to be the best race cars. They are built to be a car for the upper class or for people whose jobs require them to drive around customers and impress them with their high class. The suspension of mercedes vehicles is designed for comfort more than handling. Do you think a realtor is going to be flying into turns and flooring it every chance they get? no. And when they hit a speed bump they don't want their kids flying.

The reality of BMW's is that they are not as comfortable and luxurious as a mercedes.

Mercedes are for people that like doing straight line races like on the freeway or at a red light. BMW's are for enthusiasts who also like a good deal of luxury.

Therefore, the mercedes is for all out luxury while the bmw is the best of both worlds. If you just want performance go buy a lotus.

That being said, all of these companies are simply doing what they have been since they were established. They all have firm holds over their respective sectors and there is no reason for them to change.

[rzm3]

a vert beat a sedan with a roof... bravo bmw!

[rzm3]

Originally Posted by T2x

Those mercedes are NOT built to be the best race cars. They are built to be a car for the upper class or for people whose jobs require them to drive around customers and impress them with their high class. The suspension of mercedes vehicles is designed for comfort more than handling. Do you think a realtor is going to be flying into turns and flooring it every chance they get? no. And when they hit a speed bump they don't want their kids flying.

The reality of BMW's is that they are not as comfortable and luxurious as a mercedes.

Mercedes are for people that like doing straight line races like on the freeway or at a red light. BMW's are for enthusiasts who also like a good deal of luxury.

Therefore, the mercedes is for all out luxury while the bmw is the best of both worlds. If you just want performance go buy a lotus.

That being said, all of these companies are simply doing what they have been since they were established. They all have firm holds over their respective sectors and there is no reason for them to change.

except for audi who is lost in the middle...