'08 MB C63 AMG v '07 Audi RS 4 v '08 BMW M3 - C&D Comparison Test

[overst33r]

http://www.caranddriver.com/co...-rs-4-v-08-bmw-m3.html

How much do kidneys go for these days?

 

[Fenixgoon]

i was waiting for an RS4:M3 comparison. adding the C63 makes it even better! cmon RS4!! 😀😀

 

[fstime]

Soon we can add the IS-F to that comparison.

5.0 liter V8.

 

[mwmorph]

The IS-f I'm not sure would compete that well and I'm a Lexus fan. The automatic seems very quick (faster shifts than the gearbox in a F430) but I really hope the Lexus numbers are conservative at 4.6s to 60mph(though knowing Lexus, it probably is a bit).

Not sure if it works for you or not, but they review the IS-F, Landcruiser, Clubman, Focus, F430 Scuderia, 911GT2 and C63 AMG
http://magazine.windingroad.co...b/?pg=1&pm=1&u1=friend

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: mwmorph
The IS-f I'm not sure would compete that well and I'm a Lexus fan. The automatic seems very quick (faster shifts than the gearbox in a F430) but I really hope the Lexus numbers are conservative at 4.6s to 60mph(though knowing Lexus, it probably is a bit).

Not sure if it works for you or not, but they review the IS-F, Landcruiser, Clubman, Focus, F430 Scuderia, 911GT2 and C63 AMG
http://magazine.windingroad.co...b/?pg=1&pm=1&u1=friend

Edmunds did as well.

Sounds very similar to the M3... I don't see where they were going with the fake exhaust tips.

 

[Dman877]

Something tells me an IS-F would be an also-ran in that comparo. C&D has been crowning BMW's non-stop for a decade now.

 

[fstime]

Originally posted by: Dman877
Something tells me an IS-F would be an also-ran in that comparo. C&D has been crowning BMW's non-stop for a decade now.

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.8 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 24.7 sec
Street start, 5?60 mph: 4.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.7 sec @ 114 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 172 mph
Braking, 70?0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g

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Dead even with the M3 and a hair quicker than the RS4.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: BouZouki

Originally posted by: Dman877
Something tells me an IS-F would be an also-ran in that comparo. C&D has been crowning BMW's non-stop for a decade now.

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.8 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 24.7 sec
Street start, 5?60 mph: 4.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.7 sec @ 114 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 172 mph
Braking, 70?0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.92 g

from c&d

Those are great numbers! Very impressive.

 

[Dman877]

The best numbers don't win comparo's at C&D.

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: Dman877
The best numbers don't win comparo's at C&D.

They better not. At least in this kind of comparison and in this market segment.