Cars.co.za: Audi RS5 vs BMW M4 Competition Pack vs Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe

[whoop_ass]

Here is a little write up on the testing of these 3 cars:

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news...s-coupe/44753/

As soon as the video is released I will post up details as well.

M4 CP stood it's ground.

[uniqueMR]

[CanAutM3]

for sharing.

Three mistakes i picked up in the article:

• The C63 has a single clutch automatic, not a dual clutch
• The M4 CP ride height is not lowered, it is the same height as the base M4
• The M4 CP does not have have "front splitter tuned for downforce"

I always find it disappointing when journos fail do to their research homework

Still cool to see the M4 destroy the other two by 2+ seconds around the track

[whoop_ass]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

for sharing.

Three mistakes i picked up in the article:

• The C63 has a single clutch automatic, not a dual clutch
• The M4 CP ride height is not lowered, it is the same height as the base M4
• The M4 CP does not have have "front splitter tuned for downforce"

I always find it disappointing when journos fail do to their research homework

Still cool to see the M4 destroy the other two by 2+ seconds around the track

I can't agree with you more, but i take what I read with a pinch of salt.
it's a stock CP, what splitter has it got.. it's not a CS FFS!!!

and yes the merc has never had a DCT ever, BMW CP ride height is same as CIVIC just stiffer springs and Anti roll Bars with EDC standard.
how these guys get the jobs is beyond me, but ye, allot of home work should have been done ...

[Bahn360Photo]

Good read

My favorite line;

Whatever BMW uses to measure the power on this M4 Competition Pack, it's inaccurate and it should probably be tossed in the bin. The M4 mercilessly reels in the Audi as if the latter's a family hatchback

[F80 ZCP]

I think what author meant was that the M4 sits lower and has a lower center of gravity as compared to the RS5 and C63.

[FriskyDingo]

The article pretty much matches my thoughts on the matter as well.

[dlk001]

First video

Drag Race | BMW M4 Competition vs Mercedes AMG C63 S Coupe

[tropicalypso]

Whatever BMW uses to measure the power on this M4 Competition Pack, it’s inaccurate and it should probably be tossed in the bin.

444hp my ass...

[Inablur]

RS5 vs c63s coupe...

The different result shows how much its pretty much a wash with these cars. If I remember correctly; there was another video where the new RS5 killed the M4 CP in a drag race, but not from these guys (Cars.co.za)...

edit:

Here is another vid with all 3 cars...

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Inablur

RS5 vs c63s coupe...

The different result shows how much its pretty much a wash with these cars. If I remember correctly; there was another video where the new RS5 killed the M4 CP in a drag race, but not from these guys (Cars.co.za)...

edit:

Here is another vid with all 3 cars...

That CarWOW video is more representative of what to expect from an RS5. I am not a fan of the RS5, but that Quattro traction off the line is not to be dismissed.

[Inablur]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That CarWOW video is more representative of what to expect from an RS5. I am not a fan of the RS5, but that Quattro traction off the line is not to be dismissed.

Agreed... It is evident that each manufacturer's philosophy is still inherent in their vehicles. Audis are great drag racers, Mercs are torque monsters, for highway pulls and Bimmers are the sharpest tools for carving corners

[dlk001]

RS5 vs M4 CP

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That CarWOW video is more representative of what to expect from an RS5. I am not a fan of the RS5, but that Quattro traction off the line is not to be dismissed.

Yeah, here is another video of RS5 taking the win. M4 doesn't run down the RS5 like Cars.co.za video. That particular M4 is suspiciously fast, how easily it runs down RS5 and C63 in just a 1/4 mile. I would expect in a longer run, not such a short distance.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

Yeah, here is another video of RS5 taking the win. M4 doesn't run down the RS5 like Cars.co.za video. That particular M4 is suspiciously fast, how easily it runs down RS5 and C63 in just a 1/4 mile. I would expect in a longer run, not such a short distance.

Yup. That's how it should be when an RS5 is pitted against an M4 from a dig. Can't beat that Quattro traction.

With a 12.64 second ¼ mile, I don't see the M4 in the OP to be particularly fast. The RS5 and C63 seem particularly slow though. I think the issue resides between the seat and steering wheel.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Yup. That's how it should be when an RS5 is pitted against an M4 from a dig. Can't beat that Quattro traction.

With a 12.64 second ¼ mile, I don't see the M4 in the OP to be particularly fast. The RS5 and C63 seem particularly slow though. I think the issue resides between the seat and steering wheel.

Mostly likely the explanation. The rate at which the M4 ran down the other cars and even pulled a car length, in just the back half. Did not seem realistic.

[vladberca]

If you launch the bimmer properly it will be fast enough even in a straight. But this can't be done by average Joe

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by vladberca

If you launch the bimmer properly it will be fast enough even in a straight. But this can't be done by average Joe

An RS5 will do consistent 3.5 second 0-60mph launches. No M3/4 can match this on the stock tires, regardless of driver.

[whoop_ass]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Yup. That's how it should be when an RS5 is pitted against an M4 from a dig. Can't beat that Quattro traction.

With a 12.64 second ¼ mile, I don't see the M4 in the OP to be particularly fast. The RS5 and C63 seem particularly slow though. I think the issue resides between the seat and steering wheel.

this test track is at 5000 ft above sea level

the cars.co.za test track is at sea level just to make things clear

[Inablur]

Originally Posted by whoop_ass

this test track is at 5000 ft above sea level

the cars.co.za test track is at sea level just to make things clear

That is somewhat negligible as all cars are twin turbo charged. Ciro (from Cars.co.za) previously mentioned in one of their videos that this track is slippery from all the burnt rubber on the tarmac surface, making it generally hard for cars to hook up properly... So that could be the most logical explanation?

[trey100]

When do we get an RS4 sedan?

[Dirty Harry]

Good read. Thanks for sharing