Comparing the C63s to a BMW M4
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Comparing the C63s to a BMW M4
I just stared my interest in the C63s. I want a convertible and my main two interests are the Mercedes and BMW M4. I am leaning towards the 2019 Mercedes but will be test driving both. I understand I am asking this question on a Mercedes AMG forum, but would like some input from members who are familiar with both so when I go for the test drives, I can have some knowledge and be more aware of the characteristics of both cars. I am 61 years old and like to drive semi aggressive but would never track the cars.
I am going to be trading in a 2017 Porsche 911S. I do really like the 911 but I want to get back into a convertible. I put very few miles on per year and would like to save a few hundred dollars a month in payments but still want to drive a quality sports car.
I am going to be trading in a 2017 Porsche 911S. I do really like the 911 but I want to get back into a convertible. I put very few miles on per year and would like to save a few hundred dollars a month in payments but still want to drive a quality sports car.
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A few reasons I went with the AMG:
1) I see at least 1 or 2 M3/M4s during my daily commute. C63s? 2-3 per month.
2) My old 335i with an aftermarket exhaust sounded better than current M3. C63s just sounds so much better than the M.
3) Interior (this can be very subjective though)
1) I see at least 1 or 2 M3/M4s during my daily commute. C63s? 2-3 per month.
2) My old 335i with an aftermarket exhaust sounded better than current M3. C63s just sounds so much better than the M.
3) Interior (this can be very subjective though)
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After owning few BMW's myself, I always looked down on MB; specially their design back in 2007-2014 which always felt like oldies car compared to BMW's.
An M4 would be an ideal car to own back in 2014 and call it the day but with MB's new design and details in perfection, that has changed my mind and after driving my brother's 2017 C43 AMG and my friends' AMG GTs, I had to rethink the brand and I'm currently considered a convert and custom ordered my c63s and can't wait to receive it.
In my opinion, BMW's make a very high pitch noise from the exhaust while AMG's performance exhaust is engineered to produce the best sound and put a big smile on your face. Interior, quality and technology loaded into Mercedes makes BMW very shameful at the moment.
Plus, I think this might be the last V8 Mercedes is producing so might as well get the best on the table.
An M4 would be an ideal car to own back in 2014 and call it the day but with MB's new design and details in perfection, that has changed my mind and after driving my brother's 2017 C43 AMG and my friends' AMG GTs, I had to rethink the brand and I'm currently considered a convert and custom ordered my c63s and can't wait to receive it.
In my opinion, BMW's make a very high pitch noise from the exhaust while AMG's performance exhaust is engineered to produce the best sound and put a big smile on your face. Interior, quality and technology loaded into Mercedes makes BMW very shameful at the moment.
Plus, I think this might be the last V8 Mercedes is producing so might as well get the best on the table.
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I wouldn't call the C63S Cabriolet a "sports car". I would call it a muscle car that is sporty & luxurious. I have no experience with BMWs but I have owned and loved driving my Mercedes muscle cars in traffic and around town driving. I'm 72 and drove a 2013 Carrera S and a 2015 C7 Z06 but prefer driving my C63S Cabriolet. It has a better interior than the Porsche & the Corvette, is loads of fun to drive and its exhaust sounds are intoxicating. My previous Mercedes was a CLS63S which was also a luxury muscle car but the C63S Cabriolet is far sportier and more fun to drive.
I never found my 991 Carrera S comfortable but my C63S is very comfortable. Also easier ingress and egress than in a true sports car like a Porsche or Vette.
So, you're on the right track, IMO and just need to drive each car and see which appeals more to you.
I never found my 991 Carrera S comfortable but my C63S is very comfortable. Also easier ingress and egress than in a true sports car like a Porsche or Vette.
So, you're on the right track, IMO and just need to drive each car and see which appeals more to you.
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i think you have to drive both cars first. I had 3 years a M4 and I think it is a great car. For me it was the best convertible car you could buy. With some tunes the car is absolutely fast and doesn’t need some fuel. I wondered always how efficient the car is. I drove it 3 years with approx. 600hp and I head never a problem. Now the reason why I change to the c63. THE SOUND OF THE V8. I want a V8 AMG before there aren’t available anymore. The c63 convertible I the smaller car with a textile roof and less space in the back. Only the motor is the reason why I chose this car. I love the sound but it need so much fuel like there is a hole in the tank 😂 but the sound is making this acceptable. But the taste of sound is from
person to person different. I never saw someone who doesn’t love the sound of the c63 but a lot who hate the one of the M4. The c63 isn’t faster than an m4 because it’s much heavier. The optic is also your choice. I like the M4 more but I want this great V8. I drove a few weeks ago a new M4 Competition and this was terrible. I don’t know why but the change the sound more to **** and the car wasn’t fast like my older one. In this case i wouldn’t choose a M4 again.
My opinion:
M4 better car, more space, more efficient, faster especially on the track, hard top roof, more aggressive optic, if you buy a new car the M4 is much cheaper here in Germany! My M4 was full options 105k€ C63 is full 130k€ Facelift. In the M4 its a must have to buy the better interior if not it’s a shame inside
C63 better Sound, better gearbox, in the facelift better or more modern interior, big V8 oh yeah, you don’t need a exhaust for a lot money the original is perfect
Sorry for my English but I hope you understand what I mean 😉
i think you have to drive both cars first. I had 3 years a M4 and I think it is a great car. For me it was the best convertible car you could buy. With some tunes the car is absolutely fast and doesn’t need some fuel. I wondered always how efficient the car is. I drove it 3 years with approx. 600hp and I head never a problem. Now the reason why I change to the c63. THE SOUND OF THE V8. I want a V8 AMG before there aren’t available anymore. The c63 convertible I the smaller car with a textile roof and less space in the back. Only the motor is the reason why I chose this car. I love the sound but it need so much fuel like there is a hole in the tank 😂 but the sound is making this acceptable. But the taste of sound is from
person to person different. I never saw someone who doesn’t love the sound of the c63 but a lot who hate the one of the M4. The c63 isn’t faster than an m4 because it’s much heavier. The optic is also your choice. I like the M4 more but I want this great V8. I drove a few weeks ago a new M4 Competition and this was terrible. I don’t know why but the change the sound more to **** and the car wasn’t fast like my older one. In this case i wouldn’t choose a M4 again.
My opinion:
M4 better car, more space, more efficient, faster especially on the track, hard top roof, more aggressive optic, if you buy a new car the M4 is much cheaper here in Germany! My M4 was full options 105k€ C63 is full 130k€ Facelift. In the M4 its a must have to buy the better interior if not it’s a shame inside
C63 better Sound, better gearbox, in the facelift better or more modern interior, big V8 oh yeah, you don’t need a exhaust for a lot money the original is perfect
Sorry for my English but I hope you understand what I mean 😉
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One more thing: The V8 that Achi 3.0 loves (as do I) is the same unit that the Aston Martin DB11 uses in a car that sells for 2.5 times (or more) than the C63S Cabriolet. Nuff said.
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I test drove 2019 M4 and wasn't that impressed. The car was definitely fast, but the interior seemed lacking, and I don't know how to describe it but the throttle felt loose.
I've owned a naturally aspirated C63, and the C63s Biturbo. The latter was faster but I think I enjoyed the first one more. The 6.2L just sounded insane. The C63s was good, but my main complaint was the turbo lag. Once you get the engine up to power it sounds monstrous. Especially if you have the "s" package with the extra exhaust... OMG downshifting and hearing that thing POP and ROAR... there's nothing like an AMG sound.
Personally I don't like the way the Cabriolet looks, so I think I'm going back to an older natrually aspirated SLK55. I'm not very happy with the AMG biturbo engines...
I've owned a naturally aspirated C63, and the C63s Biturbo. The latter was faster but I think I enjoyed the first one more. The 6.2L just sounded insane. The C63s was good, but my main complaint was the turbo lag. Once you get the engine up to power it sounds monstrous. Especially if you have the "s" package with the extra exhaust... OMG downshifting and hearing that thing POP and ROAR... there's nothing like an AMG sound.
Personally I don't like the way the Cabriolet looks, so I think I'm going back to an older natrually aspirated SLK55. I'm not very happy with the AMG biturbo engines...
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I had a 2006 SLK55. Nice car but wasn't too exciting to drive. Very small feel. I'm not much of a loud roar exhaust person so the sound was ok for me. If you want more of a roar, I think you will need some aftermarket work to achieve that.
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I test drove 2019 M4 and wasn't that impressed. The car was definitely fast, but the interior seemed lacking, and I don't know how to describe it but the throttle felt loose.
I've owned a naturally aspirated C63, and the C63s Biturbo. The latter was faster but I think I enjoyed the first one more. The 6.2L just sounded insane. The C63s was good, but my main complaint was the turbo lag. Once you get the engine up to power it sounds monstrous. Especially if you have the "s" package with the extra exhaust... OMG downshifting and hearing that thing POP and ROAR... there's nothing like an AMG sound.
Personally I don't like the way the Cabriolet looks, so I think I'm going back to an older natrually aspirated SLK55. I'm not very happy with the AMG biturbo engines...
I've owned a naturally aspirated C63, and the C63s Biturbo. The latter was faster but I think I enjoyed the first one more. The 6.2L just sounded insane. The C63s was good, but my main complaint was the turbo lag. Once you get the engine up to power it sounds monstrous. Especially if you have the "s" package with the extra exhaust... OMG downshifting and hearing that thing POP and ROAR... there's nothing like an AMG sound.
Personally I don't like the way the Cabriolet looks, so I think I'm going back to an older natrually aspirated SLK55. I'm not very happy with the AMG biturbo engines...
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Hey, this is a comment I can relate to. I also came off of a naturally-aspirated V8 and miss the immediacy and razor-edge sharpness of the throttle response (Audi RS4). I also had a manual transmission and that might have had something to do with it. With the biturbo I am always sensing the power train spooling up - especially from a stop. But what's a guy to do in a field where many of the other reasonable options are V-sixes. This is why I always have to qualify my response when someone asks me how I like the car. "It's fantastic, but...." On a long trip, however, it is the most comfortable and fun ride I have ever experienced - so there is that. Sad to think that if we want that same immediacy of a naturally-aspirated engine that we will have to opt for Tesla or equivalent.
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Lag? how are you guys driving the car? Just keeping it in D and mashing it? You gotta use the paddles and keep the car in the right gear revving above 2200rpm.. I think max power is 2500-4500 rpm..So you gotta keep it close to that range to have max power... from a stop you have to do the same thing if you want the raw immediate power. You can't just sit at a light with a bi turbo car and expect to get full power in d mashing the peddle while it sits at 1500 rpm.. Also in terms of pedal response the new mct 9 speed transmission is supposed to give much better pedal response especially from a stop over the outgoing one that had a torque converter instead of a wet clutch.
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Another reason the c63s is better... I am at bmw getting my oil topped off and a mechanic told me good thing you didn’t get an m4 because the NTSB has them on hold until BMW fixes the driveshaft as they are defective so they are all being put on hold and cannot be delivered until bmw fixes the problem
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Lag? how are you guys driving the car? Just keeping it in D and mashing it? You gotta use the paddles and keep the car in the right gear revving above 2200rpm.. I think max power is 2500-4500 rpm..So you gotta keep it close to that range to have max power... from a stop you have to do the same thing if you want the raw immediate power. You can't just sit at a light with a bi turbo car and expect to get full power in d mashing the peddle while it sits at 1500 rpm.. Also in terms of pedal response the new mct 9 speed transmission is supposed to give much better pedal response especially from a stop over the outgoing one that had a torque converter instead of a wet clutch.
Also the pre facelift doesn't have a torque converter. It also has a startup clutch, but overall the 9 speed is faster and more responsive and always starts in first gear. The old transmission started in second gear in comfort mode, slipping the clutch like crazy. I found it very odd. The old transmission is what killed the C63 for me before the face lift. The manual mode is terribly laggy and overall I just couldn't stomach it. The M4 and RS5 have much better dual clutch transmissions, but the new 9 speed is close enough, at least based on what I've seen and the comments from reviewers. I've yet to drive it, but things like the laggy manual mode appear to be a thing of the past, and most importantly it still doesn't have a torque converter as many current performance cars are getting something like the ZF8. Both Audi and BMW are abandoning the dual clutch.
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I just stared my interest in the C63s. I want a convertible and my main two interests are the Mercedes and BMW M4. I am leaning towards the 2019 Mercedes but will be test driving both. I understand I am asking this question on a Mercedes AMG forum, but would like some input from members who are familiar with both so when I go for the test drives, I can have some knowledge and be more aware of the characteristics of both cars. I am 61 years old and like to drive semi aggressive but would never track the cars.
I am going to be trading in a 2017 Porsche 911S. I do really like the 911 but I want to get back into a convertible. I put very few miles on per year and would like to save a few hundred dollars a month in payments but still want to drive a quality sports car.
I am going to be trading in a 2017 Porsche 911S. I do really like the 911 but I want to get back into a convertible. I put very few miles on per year and would like to save a few hundred dollars a month in payments but still want to drive a quality sports car.
It’s kind of a (major) downgrade to go from a 911 to a C-class or a 4-series. I am not sure you’ll be happy.
If I were you, I would seriously consider a pre-owned 911 Carrera Cabriolet for similar money to a C63/S or M4. Even if you choose a used 911 that’s more money- say, around $95k-$100k- you are still ahead of the game because the first bulk of depreciation has already occurred on the 911; and Porsche holds its value way better than Merc or BMW.
Alternatively, may I recommend an SL? Go for a pre-owned 2017 (facelifted) SL450 or SL550. I love the 6-cylinder and actually prefer it to my SL63 monster. The SL is a wonderful vehicle, a flagship type vehicle, and much more of a sports car than the C or the 4-series. It’s 182 inches in length, and it features state of the art technology everywhere.
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As a current owner of a 2019 AMG C63S coupe, a 2017 SL63, a 2019 SL450, former owner of a few 991 911 models, and a former owner of many BMWs, here’s what I’d say...
It’s kind of a (major) downgrade to go from a 911 to a C-class or a 4-series. I am not sure you’ll be happy.
I disagree. I owned and drove a Carrera S and wasn't happy with it. Even though normally aspirated, the PDK throttle response from a standing start was annoyingly slow almost like turbo lag. The seats were hard and the glare off the windshield was horrible. And as for value for the dollar, I think the C63S is a much better value. If you were to spec a 911 Cabriolet with all the bells and whistles of a new C63S Cabriolet, you'd spend at least $30K more for the 911. And as for retaining value, I got absolutely murdered when I sold mine after 15 months. Finally, don't forget the OP is 61 years old and maybe a pure sports car isn't as important as comfort and ease of ingress and egress, also harder in a sports car like the 911.
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Imo, I don't feel any throttle lag in mine. I think what some people are feeling is the transmission lag when you floor it in D. Before flooring it make sure the car is in sport+ or race then hold the left paddle, trans should down shift the lowest gear possible. There shouldn't be any lag. It's even more responsive if you get a tune. Back to topic, I think you'll like the c63s cab better than the m4 taking in to consideration that you don't track and want semi aggressive. C63s better interior, sound and comfort for daily driving. Comparing two cars on paper is like comparing two photos in a darkroom. Test driving them both back to back is best
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As a current owner of a 2019 AMG C63S coupe, a 2017 SL63, a 2019 SL450, former owner of a few 991 911 models, and a former owner of many BMWs, here’s what I’d say...
It’s kind of a (major) downgrade to go from a 911 to a C-class or a 4-series. I am not sure you’ll be happy.
I have to disagree with this, too. There's nothing downgrade about the C63/S vs a 911. Many folks seem to think the 911 is a sports car, which it is actually not. Both the C63/S Coupe and the 911 are GTs, but they strike different balances. There are racing grand tourer versions of the 911 such as the GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS (These names come from GT racing), so you can spec these things to a point where they don't really make for a good daily and high speed long distance cruiser, but fundamentally the 911 is still a GT. The C63/S strikes a better balance between a daily, long distance cruiser and sports car. It has more usable rear seats and a more useful trunk for those road trips for example. It compromises the sports car aspects more in favor of practicality and usability compared to a 911. It all comes down to what you gonna use it for, and what kind of balance appeals to you. As far as the M4 is concerned, it is also a better track car than it is a daily. For example for me, the M4 is lacking driving assistance features such as ACC, which are important to me for my long distance road trips to make me less fatigue and risk falling asleep behind the wheel.
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I have to disagree with this, too. There's nothing downgrade about the C63/S vs a 911. Many folks seem to think the 911 is a sports car, which it is actually not. Both the C63/S Coupe and the 911 are GTs, but they strike different balances. There are racing grand tourer versions of the 911 such as the GT3, GT3 RS and GT2 RS (These names come from GT racing), so you can spec these things to a point where they don't really make for a good daily and high speed long distance cruiser, but fundamentally the 911 is still a GT. The C63/S strikes a better balance between a daily, long distance cruiser and sports car. It has more usable rear seats and a more useful trunk for those road trips for example. It compromises the sports car aspects more in favor of practicality and usability compared to a 911. It all comes down to what you gonna use it for, and what kind of balance appeals to you. As far as the M4 is concerned, it is also a better track car than it is a daily. For example for me, the M4 is lacking driving assistance features such as ACC, which are important to me for my long distance road trips to make me less fatigue and risk falling asleep behind the wheel.
The 911 is much more of a sports car than the C63. Yes, 911s have grown in size, but at 178 inches and 3200 pounds, that’s sports car territory, even though it’s a 2+2. The C63S coupe/cabrio is 187 inches and 4200 pounds. Let’s not put the two cars in the same category in any way. Whatever the C63 is, the 911 isn’t.
The original poster used the words “quality sports car.” I would never describe my C63S as a quality sports car. I’d probably say, “it’s sporty for a big car,” or “it’s a quality gt.” The 911 is a quality sports car.
The 911 is a much better riding car than the C63. Sorry, but it is. In every way.
The 911 will crush the C63 on any track or on any street, in every performance way. And as I said- it’s a much better riding car. Its road manners are far superior. It doesn’t ride firm. The C63 rides firm.
Build quality. The 911 is a much higher class of car, so you get higher build quality. For example- my C63S coupe has wind noise creeping through the top of the windows at 65 mph on the highway. It’s a c-class.
Practicality. The 911 is a very practical sports car. Front trunk is very sizable, and rear seats offer additional space. The trunk in the C coupe/sedan is very good, but the trunk in the c cabrio is very small. Original poster is looking for a cabrio, so he should definitely look at the trunk size in the C cabrio. It’s tiny. The original poster didn’t talk about cargo or passengers, so not sure if that would be a factor.
If I need to convince anybody that going from a 911 to a c-class with lots of power is a downgrade, then I’ve got quite a task before me.
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Well I have to disagree with this.
The 911 is much more of a sports car than the C63. Yes, 911s have grown in size, but at 178 inches and 3200 pounds, that’s sports car territory, even though it’s a 2+2. The C63S coupe/cabrio is 187 inches and 4200 pounds. Let’s not put the two cars in the same category in any way. Whatever the C63 is, the 911 isn’t.
The original poster used the words “quality sports car.” I would never describe my C63S as a quality sports car. I’d probably say, “it’s sporty for a big car,” or “it’s a quality gt.” The 911 is a quality sports car.
The 911 is a much better riding car than the C63. Sorry, but it is. In every way.
The 911 will crush the C63 on any track or on any street, in every performance way. And as I said- it’s a much better riding car. Its road manners are far superior. It doesn’t ride firm. The C63 rides firm.
Build quality. The 911 is a much higher class of car, so you get higher build quality. For example- my C63S coupe has wind noise creeping through the top of the windows at 65 mph on the highway. It’s a c-class.
Practicality. The 911 is a very practical sports car. Front trunk is very sizable, and rear seats offer additional space. The trunk in the C coupe/sedan is very good, but the trunk in the c cabrio is very small. Original poster is looking for a cabrio, so he should definitely look at the trunk size in the C cabrio. It’s tiny. The original poster didn’t talk about cargo or passengers, so not sure if that would be a factor.
If I need to convince anybody that going from a 911 to a c-class with lots of power is a downgrade, then I’ve got quite a task before me.
Sorry to hear about C6Jeff’s issues with the PDK. Maybe something was off with the car or the model year, but PDK in general is widely regarded as the best automatic in the business.
This is not to bag on the C63S, it is still a fantastic car. It’s a wonderful GT cruiser and German muscle car that can still hold its own dynamically while being very fun to drive. It’s got a V8 and sounds great. It offers a much different flavor to its actual Porsche competitor, the 718, which is a precision sports car.
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This is not to bag on the C63S, it is still a fantastic car. It’s a wonderful GT cruiser and German muscle car that can still hold its own dynamically while being very fun to drive. It’s got a V8 and sounds great. It offers a much different flavor to its actual Porsche competitor, the 718, which is a precision sports car.
I own the C63S primarily because of the engine. The engine is killer. Also, the C63S oozes with technology and trinkets of AMG-specific aesthetics and engineering, and this spirit bonds me emotionally to the car.
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I think for those people who can possibly put the C63s and the 911 together in the same thought, there ought to be a separate thread. The 911 seemed much too impractical for my needs, which included a large trunk for stowing my bicycle and a nominal back seat to shuttle 2 medium adults from the airport and/or dinner. Also, for me it also had to have 8 cylinders because - quite frankly - the sound is an addiction. It's also plenty fast enough to get me in trouble.
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911 aside, and they don't sound very good. they are dynamically far superior to a c63 , but depending on the variant, aren't necessarily as entertaining as a cruiser as the c63s. However I'm not talking about the cabriolet. it is a real porker. the M4 convertible with hard top is much smarter, probably more practical but as a car to drive around ? yuk. my best mate had one and booted it out in a few months once the summer was over. it is heavy for a bmw 3 series and the sound is terrible and it suffers from serious twitchiness and nervousness on any road imperfections.
OP needs to drive both and decide. the cab though seems very much on the heavy side and that might be it's Achilles heel if pushed around, but whether it struggles as much as the M4 convertible as a daily, I can't say. the m4 convertible isn't as dynamically good to drive as the c63s saloon or the m4 coupe. And it sounds awful but is a real good looking car. really really good looking especially in that light blue colour, whatever it is called...
OP needs to drive both and decide. the cab though seems very much on the heavy side and that might be it's Achilles heel if pushed around, but whether it struggles as much as the M4 convertible as a daily, I can't say. the m4 convertible isn't as dynamically good to drive as the c63s saloon or the m4 coupe. And it sounds awful but is a real good looking car. really really good looking especially in that light blue colour, whatever it is called...
