Prizefight: 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

• The Contenders
• Design
• Performance
• Cabin Tech
• Electronics interface
• Value
• The winner is...

The winner is...

Mercedes-Benz C63

Total points:

2008 BMW M3: 1

2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG: 5

Winner: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

We are bracing ourselves for the howls of BMW fans. Hey, we like Bimmers, too, but all things taken into account, the C63 won out. In most rounds, the C63 scraped by the M3 just a little, gaining precious ground for cabin tech features, exterior looks, and price. For all-around performance, the cars tied--the C63 boosted by its bigger engine, the M3 helped by its DCT. After BMW updates its cabin tech and electronics interface next year, the M3 will probably fare better in a rematch.