Prizefight: 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
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2008 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
By CNET Staff
JUDGES: Wayne Cunningham, Antuan Goodwin, and Brian Cooley
Given its model history, we all knew the 2008 BMW M3 would be an impressive car, and it didn't let us down. It got even better when we reviewed it with the dual clutch transmission (DCT), and although the retractable hardtop might hurt performance a little, it let us enjoy sunny days and hear the engine better. But the 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG took us by surprise. Here was a car that seemed just as fun to drive as the M3, albeit with a radically different power layout. The M3's 4-liter engine gets trumped by the C63's 6.2 liters, yet the C63 also brings an automatic transmission to the contest. Given that both of these cars were a blast to drive, our judges might have a tough time determining a winner.
So, start your engines or raise your gloves, whichever metaphor we're going with here, and come out burning rubber.
About the judges
Wayne Cunningham spends his days driving and writing, trying out the cabin and performance tech in new cars.
Antuan Goodwin is a fan of all things loud and powerful, from thumping stereos to growling engines.
Brian Cooley loves vintage cars, but has plenty of appetite for the tech.
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