Ultimate Coupe Photo Comparison: E92 M3 vs C63 Coupe vs RS5

southlight · 03-20-2011, 04:06 PM

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Ultimate Coupe Photo Comparison: E92 M3 vs MB C63 Coupe vs Audi RS5

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You probably guessed it after today's unveil of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, here's the ultimate photo comparison between the Merc, the Audi RS5 and the beloved E92 M3 in Competition Package trim.

Contrary to earlier rumors, the C63 AMG Coupe is powered by Merc's famous 6.2l V8, resulting in an maximum output of 451hp (481hp with optional AMG Development Pack) and a maximum torque of 443 lb-ft. Mercedes claims 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds. The C63 Coupe will be make its US showroom debut in September 2011.

The Audi RS5 uses an improved version of their well-known 4.2l V8. With 450bhp, it's on par with the C63 AMG while the maximum torque of 317 lb-ft is on par with the E92 M3 and more than 100 lb-ft short of the C63. The RS5 is the only AWD car out of the pack. Audi officially confirmed that they'll bring the car to the US, but likely not before 2012.

Enough talking, here are the photos you've been waiting for.

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Jblack4083 · 03-20-2011, 07:04 PM

Honda Accord V8

The BMW front looks best. The angle of the rear in the pics makes the E92's rear look pretty lame.

Year's_End · 03-20-2011, 07:05 PM

The exteriors are a toss up, but the interior clearly goes to the C63 imo.

antzcrashing · 03-20-2011, 07:05 PM

love the styling of RS5, but M3 wins after that Topgear comparo. Merc is off the radar.

nick3753 · 03-20-2011, 07:07 PM

I'll take 1 of each.

positiveions · 03-20-2011, 07:10 PM

I think the interior on the C63 is a win win; especially that steering wheel.

bczap23 · 03-20-2011, 07:10 PM

I'll take the e92 any day over the others. The c63 interior in an e92 and it's perfect

Schn3ll · 03-20-2011, 07:13 PM

M3 is starting to look dated and I will be first in line to test out a C63 coupe...

Bubajay · 03-20-2011, 07:14 PM

Exterior: RS5 or M3 just cuz those lines in my opinion on the c63 are sedan lines forced into a coupe.
Interior: RS5 for sure.

Bottom line: The C63 IMHO isn't meant to be a coupe. Really isn't.

Raptor251 · 03-20-2011, 07:17 PM

Could they have picked a more ugly e92 color combo for the shoot?

GOLFFRR · 03-20-2011, 07:25 PM

M3 all the way. The only thing i can see that could be a toss up is the merc interior it looks pretty nice.

tagon · 03-20-2011, 07:35 PM

That MB is pretty cool. I think that the MB and Audi interiors take the win.

Year's_End · 03-20-2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

I love that exterior color.

Yeah wtf if anything I was going to say that color would skew the comparison unfairly towards the M3. They're all equally good looking in my eyes.

corrupt23jj · 03-20-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jblack4083

Honda Accord V8...

Totally looks like an Accord.

vexx786 · 03-20-2011, 08:01 PM

Exterior is M3 for me. Interior Audi of Merc, they both look good in my opinion. Love the Merc steering wheel but I'm not a fan of the gauges or shifter. If only the RS5 had the flat bottom from the Euro spec RS4 or Audi R8.

Boost2Perfection · 03-20-2011, 08:04 PM

Sick

Raine · 03-20-2011, 08:04 PM

Interior of the C63 is too awesome, it looks like it was handcrafted.

Mprofiler · 03-20-2011, 08:05 PM

I would of used these standard wheels instead for the photo shoot

as those optional 19 inch wheels don't really match the car.

Digital.James · 03-20-2011, 08:08 PM

The C63 looks much better as a sedan imo.

brian1706 · 03-20-2011, 08:09 PM

Ill take the BMW performance over all of the other bs.

numba1guju · 03-20-2011, 08:09 PM

umm...this is a toss up to ones liking...personally prefer the e92, second runner up would prob be merc, and sorry audi but i dont see you on my list

宝马.e90 · 03-20-2011, 08:10 PM

I don't know about you guys but when you put all three cars side-by-side, the LED's look very lame. I know there is some variant in the F12 6er but I hope they don't put it into the 3er's. I think it takes away the raw sporty look.

03-20-2011, 04:06 PM	#1
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,633 iTrader: (0)	Ultimate Coupe Photo Comparison: E92 M3 vs C63 Coupe vs RS5 BIMMERPOST NEWS Ultimate Coupe Photo Comparison: E92 M3 vs MB C63 Coupe vs Audi RS5 112 COMMENTS Tweet You probably guessed it after today's unveil of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, here's the ultimate photo comparison between the Merc, the Audi RS5 and the beloved E92 M3 in Competition Package trim. Contrary to earlier rumors, the C63 AMG Coupe is powered by Merc's famous 6.2l V8, resulting in an maximum output of 451hp (481hp with optional AMG Development Pack) and a maximum torque of 443 lb-ft. Mercedes claims 0-60mph in 4.4 seconds. The C63 Coupe will be make its US showroom debut in September 2011. The Audi RS5 uses an improved version of their well-known 4.2l V8. With 450bhp, it's on par with the C63 AMG while the maximum torque of 317 lb-ft is on par with the E92 M3 and more than 100 lb-ft short of the C63. The RS5 is the only AWD car out of the pack. Audi officially confirmed that they'll bring the car to the US, but likely not before 2012. Enough talking, here are the photos you've been waiting for. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE No Competition. An M3 Film. All Four M3 Generations (E30, E36, E46, E90) At The Track - Ignition Episode ESS VT3 Supercharged E92 M3 Breaks 700WHP __________________ THE NEW BMW F30 3 SERIES ALL INFORMATION, PHOTOS, VIDEOS Join the 6MT Club group
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Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,783 iTrader: (0)	The exteriors are a toss up, but the interior clearly goes to the C63 imo. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

03-20-2011, 07:05 PM	#4
antzcrashing ... can I get a 1M Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami FL Posts: 917 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [5.00]	love the styling of RS5, but M3 wins after that Topgear comparo. Merc is off the radar. __________________

03-20-2011, 07:10 PM	#6
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,822 iTrader: (1)	I think the interior on the C63 is a win win; especially that steering wheel. __________________

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Schn3ll Lieutenant Drives: '08 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 572 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 135 [0.00]	M3 is starting to look dated and I will be first in line to test out a C63 coupe... __________________ Stubby / Custom K&N intake / CDV / ZHP lighted knob / 20%'s

03-20-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
Jblack4083 Captain Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 669 iTrader: (0)	Honda Accord V8 The BMW front looks best. The angle of the rear in the pics makes the E92's rear look pretty lame.

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nick3753 First Lieutenant Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 380 iTrader: (0)	I'll take 1 of each.

03-20-2011, 07:10 PM	#7
bczap23 Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 E92 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 31 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i e92 [0.00]	I'll take the e92 any day over the others. The c63 interior in an e92 and it's perfect

03-20-2011, 07:14 PM	#9
Bubajay Private First Class Drives: Fiji Blue Honda Civic Si Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal in spirit/OK for days Posts: 162 iTrader: (0)	Exterior: RS5 or M3 just cuz those lines in my opinion on the c63 are sedan lines forced into a coupe. Interior: RS5 for sure. Bottom line: The C63 IMHO isn't meant to be a coupe. Really isn't.

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Raptor251 ESS Dreaming Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3/Ford Raptor 6.2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 871 iTrader: (1)	Could they have picked a more ugly e92 color combo for the shoot?

03-20-2011, 07:25 PM	#11
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Solvang, CA/Camarillo, CA Posts: 10,908 iTrader: (4)	M3 all the way. The only thing i can see that could be a toss up is the merc interior it looks pretty nice. __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, PM ME FIRST I CAN HOOK YOU UP! We are Performance Center\|Euro Delivery\|BMW Individual Specialist Need a quote?..Ryan /Checa Email link \| T.805.482.8878 ask for Francesca www.stevethomasbmw.com \| OUR PARTS STORE \| Facebook-STBMW \| Twitter-STBMW

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tagon 2011 335is Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Glendale (So Cal) Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	That MB is pretty cool. I think that the MB and Audi interiors take the win. __________________ New:2011 335is convertible premium, convenience, nav Old 2008 328i premium and sport pack.

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vexx786 Private First Class Drives: BMW E39 530i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	Exterior is M3 for me. Interior Audi of Merc, they both look good in my opinion. Love the Merc steering wheel but I'm not a fan of the gauges or shifter. If only the RS5 had the flat bottom from the Euro spec RS4 or Audi R8.

03-20-2011, 08:04 PM	#16
Boost2Perfection Brigadier General Drives: e92 335i n54 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4,115 iTrader: (26)	Sick __________________ e92 335i BSM/Saddle JB4/HKS/TiTEK/U.R./UMNITZA/OSS/PSS9/219M/CYBA/M-TECH/AMS/CSL/TRUNK/LCi

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Raine Captain Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 843 iTrader: (3)	Interior of the C63 is too awesome, it looks like it was handcrafted. __________________ AW/Coral Red \| Premium \| Sport \| HK Sound \| AA Tune \| E93 M3 Front Sway \| BMW Performance Exhaust

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Mprofiler Second Lieutenant Drives: audi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	I would of used these standard wheels instead for the photo shoot as those optional 19 inch wheels don't really match the car.

03-20-2011, 08:08 PM	#19
Digital.James Colonel Drives: S65 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,595 iTrader: (7)	The C63 looks much better as a sedan imo.

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brian1706 New Member Drives: 08 335i coupe blk/blk Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atl Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Ill take the BMW performance over all of the other bs.

03-20-2011, 08:09 PM	#21
numba1guju Lieutenant Drives: 2002 325i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 469 iTrader: (0)	umm...this is a toss up to ones liking...personally prefer the e92, second runner up would prob be merc, and sorry audi but i dont see you on my list __________________ Current: 2013 328i Mineral Gray ZMM/ZLP/Heated Seats SOLD: 2002 325i Jet Black ZPP

03-20-2011, 08:10 PM	#22
宝马.e90 Major Drives: E90 325i, R56 MINI Cooper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (0)	I don't know about you guys but when you put all three cars side-by-side, the LED's look very lame. I know there is some variant in the F12 6er but I hope they don't put it into the 3er's. I think it takes away the raw sporty look.

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