Deciding Between A C63 AMG And M3 Coupe
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Subway
Deciding Between A C63 AMG And M3 Coupe
I have test driven both within the last few days and was leaning more towards the C63 as I am a diehard AMG fan, but the m3 couple styling has been growing on me as well.
Is there anyone in the LA/San Gabriel Valley area that has either that can maybe take me for a ride? Its hard to grasp a good feel for the car when going to a short test drive in downtown traffic.
I'm not looking to drive the car myself, just sit shotgun and get a feel of how it is.
Is there anyone in the LA/San Gabriel Valley area that has either that can maybe take me for a ride? Its hard to grasp a good feel for the car when going to a short test drive in downtown traffic.
I'm not looking to drive the car myself, just sit shotgun and get a feel of how it is.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Subway
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 199
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
Subway
Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Earth
BMW M3 2010
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
2008 c350
IMO if you're looking to track the car every once in a while or take it up to places like Topanga Canyon, you are best with the M3. If you just want something that has a lot of grunt and more of a hot rod, then c63 is the way to go. IMO having owned an m3 before, I think it is a whole lot of fun over the c-class. I do not own a c63 but have ridden in a few. I still feel the M3 is much more of a drivers car. Aftermarket support is better for m3's too.
but the sound that a c63 makes is intoxicating enough for many to go further into debt.
I used to be a tuner, so my views may be skewed more towards track.
but the sound that a c63 makes is intoxicating enough for many to go further into debt.
I used to be a tuner, so my views may be skewed more towards track.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: Earth
BMW M3 2010
IMO if you're looking to track the car every once in a while or take it up to places like Topanga Canyon, you are best with the M3. If you just want something that has a lot of grunt and more of a hot rod, then c63 is the way to go. IMO having owned an m3 before, I think it is a whole lot of fun over the c-class. I do not own a c63 but have ridden in a few. I still feel the M3 is much more of a drivers car. Aftermarket support is better for m3's too.
but the sound that a c63 makes is intoxicating enough for many to go further into debt.
I used to be a tuner, so my views may be skewed more towards track.
but the sound that a c63 makes is intoxicating enough for many to go further into debt.
I used to be a tuner, so my views may be skewed more towards track.
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 440
Likes: 1
'11 C63, '22 GLS 63, Porsches, M3, M4
Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 116
Likes: 1
From: Texas
E63 S
Went through the same situation trying to decide between the C63 and an M3 Sedan. No real losers in this competition, but I ended up going C63.
I've got a GT3 for the track, so the idea of having a brutish (but refined) V8 sedan won over.
Pick it up on Saturday!
I've got a GT3 for the track, so the idea of having a brutish (but refined) V8 sedan won over.
Pick it up on Saturday!
Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Shanghai & Toronto
2015 Porsche C2S, 2014 ML63 AMG, & 2012 Maserati Quattroporte S
99% of the time you are on the road. So then you need a car that is fast from traffic lights to traffic lights. With those two cars, the ONLY car can able to do that is the C63 AMG. C63 is pure grunt exhaust note, the M3 is just pure screamer but the style is one of the sexiest and you'll get plenty of girls looking your way.
If your looking for a car that you can bring to track and also DD then M3 is the way to go.
***NOTE*** Not trying to say I'm supporting street racing. Street racing is a crime. If you want to race, take it to the track.
If your looking for a car that you can bring to track and also DD then M3 is the way to go.
***NOTE*** Not trying to say I'm supporting street racing. Street racing is a crime. If you want to race, take it to the track.
Last edited by Swiftler; Jul 14, 2011 at 09:37 AM.
Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Shanghai & Toronto
2015 Porsche C2S, 2014 ML63 AMG, & 2012 Maserati Quattroporte S
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 525
Likes: 0
From: Huntington Beach, CA
c63, 11 e350 (DD)
My friend has a 2011 m3 coupe, and he'll admit that the c63 is a MUCH funner car to drive/have.
CLS, if you're ever around HB on a Sunday, you can drive my car anytime.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,438
Likes: 388
From: Relocated
2010 Irridium Silver MB C63 AMG Sedan
If your in Chicago you can drive mine too. But I'll have a tazer gun pointed at you the whole time just in case you pull any monkey business with my baby...then we both die going 130 on the highway.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 1
From: Norcal
43
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
'97 S14 Silvia (Track), '08 Volvo XC90, '08 E90 BMW M3
It was between these two cars for me as well. I drove both and ended up going with the M3. The deciding factor for me was the DCT transmission in the M3.....That transmission is magic. It shifted instantly when you flicked the paddle vs. the c63 which would have a slight delay before it would shift.
The c63 wins hands down in the sound department and on the interior in my opinion. The exterior and handling go to the M3, and the c63 slightly edges out the M3 in power. I like having a more nimble, responsive car, so i went with the M3 in the end.
The c63 wins hands down in the sound department and on the interior in my opinion. The exterior and handling go to the M3, and the c63 slightly edges out the M3 in power. I like having a more nimble, responsive car, so i went with the M3 in the end.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 4
CLK63 Black Series
It was between these two cars for me as well. I drove both and ended up going with the M3. The deciding factor for me was the DCT transmission in the M3.....That transmission is magic. It shifted instantly when you flicked the paddle vs. the c63 which would have a slight delay before it would shift.
The c63 wins hands down in the sound department and on the interior in my opinion. The exterior and handling go to the M3, and the c63 slightly edges out the M3 in power. I like having a more nimble, responsive car, so i went with the M3 in the end.
The c63 wins hands down in the sound department and on the interior in my opinion. The exterior and handling go to the M3, and the c63 slightly edges out the M3 in power. I like having a more nimble, responsive car, so i went with the M3 in the end.
There's no competition in my book, the additional torque makes the C63 crazy fun to drive, slide around corners, and generally tear ***... the M3 is pretty neutered until you rev the **** out of it, then you're playing the power band game to keep it from falling on its face.The DCT transmission is nice but not a redeeming factor. I would have went with the manual anyway. It's a shame that MB couldn't make a decent manual transmission if their life depended on it.
different strokes
Newbie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
'97 S14 Silvia (Track), '08 Volvo XC90, '08 E90 BMW M3
For getting A to B in the shortest ammount of time possible I'll take the DCT please.In reference to power and powerband: Power is just a LIGHTNING QUICK downshift away:
Let's not get sidetracked and forget that BOTH are phenomenal cars! I would love to own both if i could....! It is just a tradeoff between the two and you ultimately have to decide which attributes are most important to you.
Last edited by snowmants; Jul 14, 2011 at 04:18 PM.
Junior Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Orlando
08 C63
I love the way the C63 looks, I find myself staring at my reflection in building windows as I drive by lol. The M3 doesn't look as aggressive IMO but is still a pretty car in it's own way. If I didn't have a 335i before the C I probably would've went with the M but I wanted something different. Also I see lots of M's in my area but I've seen like 1 C63.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,677
Likes: 4
From: Los Angeles
C63
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 6,677
Likes: 4
From: Los Angeles
C63
The M3 is a surgeons scalpel with precision in mind.
The C63 is a sledgehammer with brute power in mind.
Dunno how else to put it.
I say drive both cars and see which one you like better.
The C63 is a sledgehammer with brute power in mind.
Dunno how else to put it.
I say drive both cars and see which one you like better.
