[15] Used Bmw M3 At Daily Picture

Mercedes-AMG C63

List price £61,480

Target Price £56,693

The high-performance version of Mercedes' C-Class saloon now packs a twin-turbocharged V8

BMW M versus Mercedes AMG. It’s a head-to-head that’s been fuelling pub arguments for decades, and while tightening emissions regulations mean the latest Mercedes-AMG C63 has had to swap the glorious 6.2-litre V8 of its predecessor for a 4.0-litre twin-turbo unit, its a more potent car as well as a more efficient one.

It needed to be if it was to have any chance of beating the BMW M3, which has established a reputation for being brutally rapid, unfailingly precise and – when pushed – as entertaining as any sports saloon out there. So, which is best?

What are they like to drive?

Although both deliver a 0-60mph time in the 4.0sec region, and have similarly impressive brakes and advanced, adjustable suspension systems, they feel very different to drive. For a start, the M3 is a far keener-handling car. There’s a huge amount of grip, minimal body roll and super-fast, precise responses, albeit a shortage of genuine feedback through the steering wheel.