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.

madeinhongkong · 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

TheBingoBalls · 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.

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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1512 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany 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. __________________ Those forums...WHY NOT? JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
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Jblack4083 Captain 116 Rep 888 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC 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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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	The exteriors are a toss up, but the interior clearly goes to the C63 imo. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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antzcrashing Brigadier General 1910 Rep 3,218 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 440i GC Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Eastern MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW 440i GC xD ... [9.75]	love the styling of RS5, but M3 wins after that Topgear comparo. Merc is off the radar.
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nick3753 Major 1020 Rep 1,486 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Audi S6 [0.00] 1997 BMW 328i Touring [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'll take 1 of each.
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positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	I think the interior on the C63 is a win win; especially that steering wheel.
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bczap23 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alabama 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
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Schn3ll Captain 458 Rep 733 Posts Drives: '24 Carrera T Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greenville, SC 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...
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Bubajay Private First Class 17 Rep 164 Posts Drives: Silver Nissan 370z Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA 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 27 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3/Ford Raptor 6.2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Could they have picked a more ugly e92 color combo for the shoot?
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GOLFFRR 10816 Rep 27,599 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states 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, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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tagon yasmin3 18 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Glendale (So Cal) iTrader: (0)	That MB is pretty cool. I think that the MB and Audi interiors take the win. __________________ Current: 2017 M3 competition Pack. Old: 2015 Audi S4 2011 335is 2009 Honda S2000 2008 328i 2007 Honda S2000
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vexx786 Private First Class 55 Rep 188 Posts Drives: bbw Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California 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.
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Raine Captain 44 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto 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 54 Rep 204 Posts Drives: audi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cali 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.
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Digital.James Colonel 119 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: GT4, Raptor.2, Tuono 1100F Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (7)	The C63 looks much better as a sedan imo.
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brian1706 New Member 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe blk/blk Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atl iTrader: (0)	Ill take the BMW performance over all of the other bs.
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numba1guju Lieutenant 25 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2015 VW Jetta Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Houston, TX 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 __________________ SOLD: 2013 328i Mineral Gray ZMM/ZLP/Heated Seats SOLD: 2002 325i Jet Black ZPP
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TheBingoBalls Brigadier General 3821 Rep 4,660 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 F36 BMW 440i x ... [0.00]	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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