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In the latest issue german AMS test C63 AMG:


0-100km/h 4.7 sec
0-160km/h 10,3 sec
0-200km/h 15,6 sec

Slalom: 63,7 km/h
Lane change: 130,7 km/h

Brake distance 100-0km/h 36 meter
Brake distance 190-0km/h 130 meter

Tires: Pirelli P Zero

Total rating: 4 stars out of 5

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Two issues ago they test drove M3 V8:


0-100km/h 4.9 sec
0-160km/h 10,6 sec
0-200km/h 16,7 sec

Slalom: 66,7 km/h
Lane change: 138 km/h

Brake distance 100-0km/h 37 meter
Brake distance 190-0km/h 127 meter

Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport

Total rating: 5 stars out of 5

C63 is heavy 1803KG, almost 4000lbs!!!!

 

C63 is as heavy as an M5.... Booooooooooo! I was also expecting a better time 0-120 mph ( 200kmh) Its kinda on a slow side. Well lets see if tuners can do their magic.

 

AMS usually get slow #'s... relax, the C63 is going to kick ***. I'm disapointed by the Slalom and Lane change speeds compared to the M3...

 

The C63 is def going to kicka$$, no one will argue with that. It's true that AMS numbers are usually a bit slower, but it's more realistic for real world driving. I think those numbers are actually pretty good considering if the C63 is really close to 4000lbs. In the straight, i'm very impressed.

 

any one else not notice the tires!
i have p zero and i ma not happy with them

 

i agree, i wish AMG would put Michelin PS2 on their wheels

 

Holy moly...how heavy is the C63? If it's anywhere past 3850 then GT-R here i come!

 

On friday I had my second flat p zero in 4 months.

I'm dissapointed in the numbers as well, I thought it would surpass the M3 in handling this year.

 

guys we don't know how they tested the weight..

let's not consider that source the final one.

Once I see on it several published mags and official specs.. than we can compare.

also.. keep in mind they different days they tested the vehicles..

it clearly makes a reference that the M3 and C63 were tested on 2 different occasions..

not making excuses.. lets wait for a head to head comparison on the same day, track, conditiions, weather

 

I have the new p zero's and am very happy with them. Bear in mind these are the NEW p zero's not rossos or any other type

 

The C63 is nice, but too heavy. Straight line it's great, but it's weight will be a problem when trying to out perform the M3. I'll have to drive both, but I'm afriad the M3 sedan is going to be a better overhaul performance sedan.

 

For a sedan it's not that bad....plus with it's power it's A ok for me. The M3 is to water'd down and no fun. BMW M basically busted out a high-revving HONDA!!!!!!!!!!


BTW how much does the C63 weigh? 40xx?

 

I have the rosso which do you have?

 

the new pirelli p zero's that's what they're called. Rossos suck. They're so new there're no specs on tire rack yet.

 

It's interesting that the volvo S60R's come with these same tires and have the same complaints on a totally different car.

 

OK, I don't get it. The C63 is faster (straight line), quicker (slalom) and EVEN stops faster than the M. Why does the M get 5 stars and the C only gets 4? Biased reporting?

 

Slalom isn't quicker. It's in km/h.