M3 vs C63 v RS4

[REXman]

Which is your favourite.. comments, feelings.

[team_v]

C63.

That noise is like the sound of a thousand angry gods.
Also the fact it has been tuned to insanely high output's and the akropovik exhaust makes it sound even tougher and it's a win for me.


Wasn't this done already previously?

[Tim]

This is a tough one. They are all so different yet are pretty much direct competitors.

M3 is more boy racer but probably the best performance option

C63 has to be the ultimate German Muscle car. Probably would be my choice even though im generally anti slushbox. Would be a fantastic daily driver. The noise those things make is amazing.

RS4 is technically up there and a spectacular car in its own right.. But I think it would probably be the bottom of my list. AWD just ruins it for me I think.

[REXman]

I think for the first time.. a Mercedes pleases me the most on looks, sound and build. More so than any other car around $150K (+on roads).

The only other car I would have is the GTR or the Porsche Cayman. Both very different, but amazing cars in their own right.

Someone I know is thinking along the lines in this range of cars.. and I would like to know what the motoring opinions amongst the people are!

[AdamD]

I'd take the M3, but only as a sedan. Great sleeper, and a brilliant daily with track capability.

The Audi would be a moderately close second, but like Tim I'm not 100% convinced I'd prefer AWD. The Mercedes, whilst impressive, doesn't do anything for me - I'm left cold.

[maca]

C63 has become as common as a Holden Calais... They're not cool anymore.

[Sharkie]

C63 now also availabe with a 7spd DCT ..... took away the only problem I had with it being the auto ....

But I'd still pick the M3 ... had 3 M BMWs and they were all glorious ....

I'd wait for the new 1 to come in though .... new 3 series due Q3 2011 and the new M3 about 2 years later .... and it will be a V8 with twin turbos ....

[AusScare]

C63 because it sounds amazing stock.

If it came in manual then it'd be almost perfect.

[sir_camel]

4 Door M3 for me. Love them. Sleepers all the way.

[GoLfMan]

C63 hands down (although they are all awesome!)
Just because its german muscle spec to the max. Also that sound is just amazing!

[brimway]

I would be more than happy to park my bum in either of these. For everday practicality, it would be a toss up between BMW and Audi. Leaning a bit to Audi, they are a bit more exclusive these days in that you don't see many around and when you do they turn heads.

[m3103]

M3 all the way. Uncle has a white one with dark Grey csl rims and omg I ****ing love it!
Although I also love the Audi especially because it's so rare to see them.
Chuck an exhaust on the m3 and you have c63 rivaling sound with all the refinement and poise of an m3 and luxury of the Audi. So definatley m3 for me.

[gareth_oau]

I could never buy the Mercs, it only comes in automatic!.

I believe that the M3 is slightly superior than the RS4, but it took BMW 18 months to come up with something marginally better?

I think the RS4 is way superior internally, the aesthetics are much nicer to sit in.

and sound? YouTube - Tubi exhaust on Audi RS4

I get major wood everytime I hear this Tubi exhaust

[dave_r]

C63 has become as common as a Holden Calais... They're not cool anymore.

They have but when they're getting belted, they still sound cool! See if you can get one to give it 100% throttle when they're next to you and windows are down. If it doesn't send a shiver down your spine then you might not have a pulse!

I'd go RS5 personally. The V8 at 8000RPM is AWESOME and who doesn't love LC that lets rip at ~6000rpm with AWD grip, it almost reminds me of sidestepping the clutch in an 32GT-R hehe.

[goodfella]

anyone else see the M3 competition Vs RS5 on Top Gear last night...

I know it was clarkson at the wheel ( and prob a paid advert by BMW) but the RS5 had major understeer compared to clinical M3

and when the STIG did the hot lap the M3 was marginally quicker on a damp track, hence lost time drifting in corners

I love C63!!! in White! I would get the plates STMTPR!