Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG S vs BMW M3 CS
| Category | C 63 AMG S | BMW M3 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 510 / 503 | 460 / 454 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 700 / 516 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1752 / 3862 | 1613 / 3556 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 291 / 287 | 285 / 281 |
| Average price | €96,000 | €118,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 63 AMG S | BMW M3 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:36.95 | 1:35.10 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:11.90 | 1:10.50 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 63 AMG S | BMW M3 CS |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.6 s | 1.4 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.9 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.7 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.2 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.4 s | 12.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.7 s @ 100.0 mph | 8.3 s @ 101.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s @ 123.0 mph | 12.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | C 63 AMG S | BMW M3 CS |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 3.2 s | 3.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 4.5 s | 5.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 3.5 s | 3.1 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 4.4 s | 4.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 5.4 s | 6.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.0 s | 11.1 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 7.1 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 10.6 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 14.1 s | 11.8 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 17.6 s | 19.0 s |
General performance
| Category | C 63 AMG S | BMW M3 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 291 kph (181 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 15.1 s @ 1211 ft | 14.4 s @ 1191 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) | 0.80 g (8 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.5 kph (43.8 mph) | 71.6 kph (44.5 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) | 12.5 l/100 km (19 mpg US / 23 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 128 m (419 ft) | 131 m (431 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 63 AMG S | BMW M3 CS |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 94 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 96 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 CS is the fastest by a small margin.
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