BMW M3 vs Mercedes C63 AMG vs Audi RS4 - Top Gear - BBC
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The Top Gear boys are out in force attempting to review supercars in Spain. Who will come out on top out of the BMW M3, the Mercedes C63 and the Audi RS4?
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The older you get the more you appreciate James May.
Couldn't agree more...
The older I get, the more I appreciate this comment.
thats a very broad statement, care to elaborate?
This is so true
Love him!
I love how the three cars have the exact same personalities as the trio.
"Speed & Power", "Nimble Hamster" and "Mr. Sensible"
@@ivanbima5877 Nimble Hamster lmao you made my day
Just realise, the 2000s is such a good motoring era.
All cars got personalities, from the engine, looks, and feel. Now everything seems to become similar...
Facts the German cars aren't super distinctive anymore.
Can't believe this is over 15 years old
@@chrisstephens6194 facts they aged beautifully. Looks like they came out yesterday 🔥😍
new age of collectables ...
That's the problem with a lot of different safety regulations in different markets. To meet those standards, a lot to similar properties have to be implemented. It's like convergent evolution
*Clarkson:* "I'm going to be 430 years old by the time it gets here"
*Hammond:* "So it'll take half a year"
That's SAVAGE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Garfellow I know! That was such a great missed response!
Savage
Garfellow 😂😂 lol..
I know. I watched the video too.
This was the last generation of these cars when they were actually different cars for different drivers.
If you wanted the "ultimate driving machine" you got a manual M3
If you wanted the "german luxurious muscle car" you got the AMG
If you wanted the "practical and fast all season car" you got the RS4 estate.
Now they are all the same car with different badge....
"ultimate driving machine" you do realize that's just BMW's marketing slogan right? lol
Oh dear, you are right. 1000% right just bought a M4 and very happy with it... but it is to perfect to balanced to predictable! Everyday i watch videos from the E92 and get more in thought to change the vehicles. New cars feels a bit soulless. Every car is turbocharged, fake farts, extremly fast gearboxes but no really character.
PUNJABI SIKH SINGH DEOL the new c63s would come with a hybrid i4 tho🤣😑
iTxip finally who dont blame the other brand. Im an Audi fan, but i had to agree with this :)
Jack njones ik. It shouldn’t be called a C63s, cuz the car isn’t worthy of the 63 nameplate. Instead, this should be called as a C45S+ or something.
looking back at these in 2023 is so crazy. this show was absolutely peak. just some bros that love cars and love to have fun. top gear will forever hold a place in my heart.
Quarantine brings me to here.
Who's here 12 years later ?
Cody Dlvn literally the first ever video I watched and it got me hooked on these three.
lol im stuck for a year watching old top gear videos and the grand tour 😂😂
I'm watching from my office
ThatCarGuy yea they are the best ever.they are so funny. Top gear UK was the best.now they are presenting in the grand tour since 2016
Youssef Joo yea me too.they are the best cars presenters ever.they are so funny 😂😂
1) They need to do a 2016 version of this
2) These 3 cars are still as good today as they were then, still want one
No, they need the 2017 version of this. The all new RS4 is coming.
Plus the RS4 was already a couple years old when they did this.
No again, because the 2018 version of this would be better.
Though the current C63 is much harder on the eyes than this one.
No, they need to do a 2019 version of this for sure.
To think this e92 M3 design is over 15 years old, such a great timeless design next to its successors
I would say the audi has aged better having a more conservative design
@@rileyhance318 It all depends on the taste. There is everything for everybody in these cars.
And this is the video that made me buy a sprint blue RS4 B7 12 years later ☺
B7’s look timeless
Lmao, how's that working out for your wallet
@@miamatti check out his channel boy, I think his wallet is just fine
Best of luck awesome car..
You bought the Audi? But it lost! 😂
Jk... 😁
Great car! Cheers! ✌🏼
The C63 AMG is pretty much the german equivalent of a Muscle Car.
Jethro Vitorio In other words a failure of a muscle car
@@deadinsidemcgee411 failure? Its easily the best sounding v8 of the three.
Eventus Vantos it’s a failure because A. It’s not a two door B. It’s not american C. It’s definitely not affordable It fails on three of the four qualifications and is thus a failure
@@deadinsidemcgee411 1. w204 c63 has 3 chassis, sedan, coupe and estate and it is affordable. i dont know where you live that this isn't affordable but yes i aplologize it is expensive but 100% affordable
Dead inside Mcgee Nope
Peak Top Gear.
50% Banter
50% Factual, informative motoring
These cars all aged very well.
The E92 M3 is still known as a very well balanced handler.
The W204 C63 is still known for it's very powerful engine.
The B7 RS4 is still a Great sounding all season monster.
As the generations come, the personality just got more diluted for the sake of speed. Hate to say this but Speed isn't always the answer.
Except now we know that the BMW has catastrophic engine problems, the Merc only attracts teenagers that can't afford the maintenance and the Audi is still as boring as it was back then.
But for some reason i love them all
This comment has so much more depth then most people will even be able to comprehend ! Good year to you Hans
@@dedelabinouze5110 the maintenance isn't overly extreme to be honest I did make the mistake when I was way to young though your damn right about that cost me my license and car payments for 3 years without driving it
@ORP Orzeł Prawdziwa historia that's why the character on these three stood the test of time.
The rs4 commands a significant premium compared to the other two though i only know prices in the us
I drove all 3 and bought the M3. I died inside a little when I traded in my '08 M3 last month. What a great car.
Why would you trade that!!
I just bought one, 08 DCT, ESS 625 kit. Dream come true
I'm happy to own the baby brother of your car in a '08 328i manual.
What did you trade it for?
@@solarianinquisitor3978 1936 ford t type
This episode is why I own a w204 c63 today.
Damn you Clarkson
Colton Holiday 🤤
Noice
I have one too and first saw it here
Clarkson is also responsible for me owning an E36 M3 and my AMG E63.
I don't wish for him to be damned. Sainted, maybe. I adore those cars.
1:20 wow!
This is when cars were cars
The M3 won by 5 seconds. That's an eternity in car racing.It also was the most composed in the turns. Plus it is the finest looking machinee of the three.
True, though I'd still take the benz for its way softer ride. Hard track suspension drives the wife nuts lmao.
@@Jandeganjaman i'd want the bmw but its uneconomic and made for a race, so i'd choose the rs4, since its good all season and practical
@@Modelta but the merc is more better all season and just as practical
@@Eetu_Veikkola the mercedes is rwd, which is horrible for winter (in my country atleast) i also live in a place where to get to my house or out you have to drive uphill, which is rwd's weakness
Yawn
I remember watching this video with my cousins when I was little. Today I bought my dream car. A black Mercedes Benz C63s.
Here’s to all the BMW, Audi, and AMG guys out there thanks to this video.
Congrats! Save that car forever.
The last naturally aspirated M3! The E92 is one of my favorite BMWs!
Captain Slow: “Both of those cars are ostentatious and ghastly.” 😂
Jeremy: I'm gonna be like 430 years old by the time the Audi finishes
Richard: so that's like half a year.
One thing i love about these ''old'' legendary cars is the timeless design. They are as pretty now as they were when they were new. It'll be interesting to see how new modern cars will age.
Dude.... That lotus 72d.. Sounded.. Absolutely amazing!
that made me feel all fizzy inside
Definitely the most desirable of the cars in that episode of the show. Or practically any episode of any show. Can't think of many cars I'd want to drive in preference.
He’s was driving it hard too it seemed
F1 car: 2:15:16
Audi: 2:43:9
Mercedes: 2:43:5
BMW:2:38:9
How can you argue with that!
Obvious answer is to buy a Lotus 72 (the F1 car) for a few hundred million quid.
Would have been great to hear which salon car he enjoyed the most.. I laughed at the end.. (I'm a BMW driver!!.. and love it... sheer driving pleasure)..
Well one can still argue by saying,
That the M3 is 2 door & C63 was a 4 door.
@@JunaidAli-ot8uz and 6.2 V8
@@warrior29grom45 the 6.2l are the turning point. Like turning around to buy another car :))
"When do u feel most alive, when ur right on that closed to death"
Totally agree 100%. After a near death experience, there is a great feeling of life happening inside of you that cannot be explained.
Totally in love with the merc
Proud owner of a black '04 e46 m3 6speed recently purchased....love it!
Here's my take:
Coupe-M3
Estate-RS4
Saloon-C63
Bmw M3 is best at the track,Mercedes C63 is good for drag race, and Audi RS4 for everyday use! Its simple!
I'm a fan of M3 (except F80), but the C63 AMG got me
+Angelo Reyes "m3 drivers have no friends" xd
+Angelo Reyes a shame they never made a manual one :/
Couldn't agree more :)
But i love my RB28 Silvia S15 more
the f80 is the best. ps: i tried them all and i know what i'm talking about
***** a bmw 3 series with a new bodykit and an alfa engine will beat the other 3? i don't think soo
I really like how the RS4 behave, but the E90 m3 is always my dream car,, too bad it's been replaced now..
buy a used one. You won't regret it, and you can find awesome deals on them. It's what I did :)
You will be sorry , dont buy a used one.. The Engine will have many costs Later. Few things need to be replaced in time otherwise the whole Egine will be gone faster then you can blink .You want a real V8 , AMG is the answer .Or wait for the new M4 . Muuuuch better and nicer Modell then the E92 M3.
E90 is the non-M3 4 door 3 series I believe
iamstd2 what I know, is that the M3 sedan is still called E90, just like the M3 coupe is an E92... at least they 'were'..
HURRICANE lol What are you saying? Engine will be gone? Mmm kay, how are those drugs doing for you?
Yes, the RS4 is the least fun of these three, but it’s the nicest item. I lust so much after its wide wheel arches and perfect stance.. It’s subtle but powerful, and thruth be told, it’s a lot more fun than you expect.
Not the least fun imo. I’ve owned one for over 4 years. I’ve driven all 3 (sadly M3 wasn’t manual and was very boring on the street)
@@sdb87149I’ve owned my RS4 since I turned 20 4 years ago and it’s been my daily driver ever since. Literally the best most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned (out of B7 A4, 2006 2.5L Jetta, 2010 Corolla) and has never left me stranded unlike the other vehicles. Definitely not boring and the RWD bias helps so much in counteracting the understeer especially when driving hard on the highway.
Love that ///M power!
"Both of those cars are ostentatious and ghastly."
James is my hero. And I would have the Audi all the way.
Beautiful cars.... so much better than the current ones, especially the C63.
Michael Douglas Agreed. The current one lost its natural aspiration and exterior aggression.
Huracan 15 the current gen C63 still sounds good though and it's certainly much nicer than the current gen M3.
but that new m3/4, way better at the track. Especially the GTS
Mike m156 which problems? Lol
@@ati1903 lol ugh headstud issue for starters..
As an E46 M3 owner, I surprisingly found out i prefer the Audi RS4 to the E9X M3. The gearbox is fantastic, the Quattro system makes it incredible year-round and the 4.2 V8 is every bit as characterful as the S65.
Totally agree; been a happy owner for almost 5 years
The RS Quattro system is also RWD bias and when you turn traction control/ESP completely off (holding the traction control button, not just pressing it), it literally drives like a RWD car in the snow and is so fun. I love sliding in the snow🕺
I don’t believe you lol..I have 09 e92 m3 6 speed from new ..tracked it , toured in it.. No way rs4 is even close
And I had e46 m3 , e36 m3 , e36 325i and e46 328i , I had Audi for 6 months in recommendation idiot friend and never went back.. overpriced junk
Wow 5 second difference haha! That's a huge gap in racing
M3 is such a perfect car and it never seems to disappoint.
The newer M3 dissapoints
@@A-G-F- lol why? You never gonna have any of the cars here ever anyway so why bother.
@@hihello6353
Dont proyect yourself lmao
it is very nice for sure and that v8 is sweet. However, having owned a E series M and 335, there were constant issues from abs to HPF system constantly. I have owned the c63 now for 3 years and its been flawless.
Audi RS4 drivers get friendzoned
😆😆
#audi 💪🏽
Tell that to the hot blonde i met at a pub crawl and did on the fender of my Audi S4 in a parking garage later that night. Of course, like driving, it's the driver not the ride...unless of course you're a douche rider of automatics and subarus.
@Elton John Candy 😂😂😂😂
@Elton John Candy beat roast ever lol
I honestly would love having any of them!!!!!
E92 series bmws were great cars. Even the smaller engine 320i variants were very well balanced.
But the merc sound, agressivness, cant beat the idea that its the best of these three, even bmw drivers agree
@@tiktokslavversion8022 I agree with you on the engine sound. BMW was still the best drivers car out of the 3 and the resale values reflect that.
@@Theprofessor1212 a car is for emotion, as a mercedes lover i think merc easily wins becouse obviously it brings most emotion from the car, its like comparing tesla to porshe, tesla will be fastest but will you really enjoy it that much the way there? Ofcourse you would rather take the porshe and be a little slower but happier from driving...
@@tiktokslavversion8022 are you really comparing a tesla to a 8500rpm revving v8 rear wheel drive car? the e92 bmw is the definition of a sports saloon.
5:10 Nah, that sparked my memory. I remember watching this when I was little.
САLIMBO ГГГ Oh my god same
One of the most memorable and enjoyable reviews ever. Each car was a perfect extension of the presenters characteristics and eccentricities, which they carried out with great aplomb.
I remember watching this episode when I was 10 years old, I'm 22 now and bought my first car, and E92 M3. This episode literally made my life
3 beautiful modern classics from the time of high performance NA engined sports cars..the 3 v8 exhaust notes here are all unique and absolutely marvelous 🙏💥💯
That C63 is my favorite Mercedes ever. Would take one over the new C63 any day.
The M3 was a great machine but I never really liked it, the RS4 looks cool in my opinion, but never really stood a chance against his competitors.
Did you just assume the RS4's gender?
@@elnyoutube123
I am so sorry! 😂
My RS4 is a female…. And she’s a thiccccc female at that 😏
I would rather have any of these now in 2023 compared to the latest equivalent models
Top Gear is pretty much what got me seriously into cars (prior to that, it was Hot Wheels as a kid). It's quite interesting to watch this again 10 years later and see how my perspective has changed: initially, I thought the Audi was so boring and the BMW was stupid, so that left the Merc. Now, I would have trouble choosing between the three.
C63 all the way. The new coupe version looks incredible, and as always, that 510hp V8 has an amazing tone. Absolute monster of a car
i agree c63 all the way, but the coupe looks awful. ill take the sedan.
Fast forward 9 years... it's now a 4-cyl hybrid.
I have owned performance Audis in the past and after I drove the last generation M3, I converted to the dark side; now I also own the new M3 and I can attest that it is very well balanced, fast and really an amazing drive. Audi needs to fix the issue with the engine hanging so far ahead. RS4 handling dynamics that are just safe and not entertaining enough won't cut it. The AMG is a great car, but not offering a manual; it needs to learn how to put down its power too...
The engine is so far ahead because of the front diff and the gearbox are in one unit
Have you ever driven a non high-mileage B7 RS4? The RS Quattro system is RWD bias (more so when TC/ESP is completely off) to aid in counteracting the understeer. Obviously it won’t slide/drift as well as it’s exclusive RWD adversaries but it’s definitely amazing and fun in its own way as it inspires confidence when driving 280km/h on the highway without fear of losing control (obviously at 3am-5am when the highways are empty).
M = Magic
I have one, and i love it!
I have met the E92 M3 yeterday, and Blimey, it still looks and sounds impressive. Great car.
the 3-series has always been the benchmark and I'm pretty sure Audi and Merc admit that
Track: M3, Drag race: C63, Road car: RS4. Different tool for different jobs.
espkh4 i think rs4 for dragrace because quattro
@@weekend231 couple launches with sticky tires and the quattro will get barely over the starting line and some weird noise coming with it 😂 but good roadcar for all conditions and twisty roads
@@weekend231 rs4 could just star5 faster in drag race but c63 will still beat rs4
But I can only afford to buy one.
bmw was better on the road than the audi too
BMW M3 my target in life lol, //M Power!!!
HURRICANE What is wrong with his favourite car being the M3?? The car I would most like to own in the whole world is a Mercedes E63 AMG, because it does everything for me.. I admire Ferraris and Lambos, but I don't want either one :)
HURRICANE
Lambo Aventador = Dream car
BMW M3 = Realistic target car
6 years later
Did u get to ur target
Id still take the AMG!
The BMW is such a beast.
I have been lucky enough to have driven Audi's, AMG Mercs, and E30/36/46/9x M3's, and I can confidently say that the M cars are just different. Heck, they created the market that made it possible for these car to be produced.
Chassis experience, ergonomics, engineering refinement, understated design on the interior and exterior. It really is the total package. The engine, smooth from idle to redline, feels more powerful & transcends what he numbers actually say.
The M3 is much better than the other two. It's four seconds faster around the track! As for sheer excitement, the Merc is awesome.
The C63 is not really a track car. Despite the big engine it is not a sports car so much as a GT car. Hence the automatic gearbox. The Merc is possibly (probably?) better to live with every day (if you can live with the fuel economy which is single-handedly responsible for global warming).
I was a kid when this episode come in.Man,I still remember like it was yesterday.Good episodes.Good old Top Gear.
I want that beautiful M3 so much...
i think they should also do a comparision of the M5, E63 and the RS6! this would be another great video :)
The facelift of the C63 is just an amazing car, last of its kind, the end of an era. Get one if you're a fan because they'll be too old/forbidden soon.
This was Top Gear at it's best
3 brilliant cars, some of the best drivers cars with the best engines IMO, audis 4.2, the legendary 6.3 and the last NA v8 BMW ever made. these will go down in history
The cars fit each of them perfectly.
3:13 "This is just an axe murder with headlights. And I absolutely adore it!"
9:12 "M3 drivers have no friends" LOL
no surprise at all!
I love how Jeremy is saying the Audi isn’t very good where as in the race he did in it against the mountain climbers he said it might be better than an M3 which he also loves
And now the Grand Tour episode where he loves it and says that it’s one of the best engines ever made
M3, for people who drives on track.
Mercedes, comfort, drifting, drag
Audi, undeersteer. LOL
Sorry my english
Snow
@@andremartiniuskalstadtjosa1309 I have seen people driving Dacia 1300 in snow faster then audi quattro.
@@ArkadyRenko1 I have driven faster in snow in my Mercedes S204 rwd faster than audis, but had to get some speed to plow thru and stopping and then trying to set off again can be problematic. But the amount of angle you can get in a quattro and doing 360s mid skid is quite fun, however holding a skid for long in a rwd can be fun too.
this is why I have both amazon tv firestick and google chromecast. coz of wonderful car reviews like these.
"This [The M3] is the best car, and always will be, and there's no point in ever thinking otherwise." -Jeremy Clarkson
jonzxcv rip m3. F80 ruined it.
Well it's the M4 now...
M3s are still being made , sure its 4doors but still fast af , screw the M4 , its a joke
@@hybridAbsol The F80 M3 /M4 are exactly the same other than one being a coupe. They both have the same chassis and motor. To say the M4 is a joke makes zero sense. In fact the M4 is closer to what an M3 is known to be a coupe not a four door so if anything the M3 is a joke would make more sense given the heritage of the original M3 coupe!
I only said it becuz the M4 was slower than a Camaro , Mustang and Lexus on the tracks
M3 drivers have no friends lololololol
+Itstimepranks I drive an M3 and can confirm I have no friends
+AP but you have a lovely car. Give me your car and i'l give you some of my friends ;)
Arnold El I don't want your friends, my M3 is better
+AP i would trade all my friends for a M3!
+rama6maiden I would trade all my M3's for a friend.... :P
Anyone else here doing nostalgia runs after finally buying one of these?
I just test drove a mint looking m3. For an 08 at 180k miles it looks fabulous. ❤gonna get it.
This was the episode that got me into cars, seeing Jeremy in that c63 and describing it as a nuclear bomb is what made me get mine.
These three can do anything together and still
it will be the most entertaining thing you'll
ever see, that's the magic thing about it, they
created chemistry that works on 100%, I don't
know if it's scripted or not but I don't care I
still enjoy it so much :D they are being
themselves and that's something we don't see
that much nowadays, over the years they
haven't changed at all they are still funny and
full of energy, each one of them has
something special, cool, funny and that's what
I love the most :)
E
Great video, I am a die hard BMW fan so far I have had 318i e-30 convertible, 320i (e-46), 325i (e-46)and a 330csi (e-46) still looking to get an M3 (e-90) Richard always makes me laugh :)
+Steve Downs Thanks for listing all your cars like any of us cared
That is nowhere near all the Cars I've had just the BMW's. Enjoy your sour Grapes AP :)
Cool cars. Hope you get youe e90
Thanks Extreme, I am working hard on it :)
+Patrick Star I suppose you ride around on that Tiger do you...m8!! hahaha. I am giving my opinion based on my life experiences so it's not wrong. BMW make me happy and are fantastic to drive. M3 coming next.....
this era is the PEAK of automotive industry, RIP NA era
such a fun car to put sideways with ease. check out this vid! ruclips.net/video/xwZ83__M5Jw/видео.html
For me the result is: "God, i love the british accent."
+500000000
If you have a c63 or an m3 chances are you will only be racing it on the streets... in a straight line. If so the merc will murk the m3. 6.2L in a car the size of a Honda Civic is insane
Kinda like a 'vette
I think BMW have gone backwards with the new M3. The old car was better looking and nicer sounding.
The Audi....well its pretty much the same as it was, as with most Audis. The new C63 though....what a beauty!
soundseeker63 haha... the Audi the same as it was? Haha.. Where are you from, U.S of America or sum'm? That new RS4 has a V8!! And tons of other brilliant modern European engineered things.. to say it short, the old audis was slower and worse at handling etc etc..
Audi rs4 top of the lot nowadays
I am back to one of the first Top Gear clips i ever watched. This is what writing a paper under quarantine does to you.
Best car review ever!!!!!!!
5 Seconds lol... Say what you want about Beemers...
5 seconds quicker!!!!! That’s because when BMW designs a performance car they design it for the track, from the track and on the track. That’s why the handling dynamics are untouchable. From the engine and the street. If it’s quick on the track then it’s definitely quick on the street. 5 seconds quicker then the competition that equals to about 5 years ahead of time worth of research, innovation and development.
e90's to this day are still great cars.
James: Why would you want a car that's trying to kill you?
Me: *chuckles* I'm in danger
So much replay value. I must have seen this 2 dozen times but it's still exciting each time
The 'proper 63' engine is one of the best ever made. The 5.5 and 4.0 are no match
The cars sum up their personalities perfectly
I'd just left school when this aired. Now I've just bought myself an E92 M3 Monte Carlo Edition!
I recently just purchased a 2010 C63 DR520. My two previous cars were an 2011 Audi RS5 and a 2006 BMW M5 and although the M5 was more controllable while drifting and the RS5 more luxurious to drive the C63 is hands down the more fun car to drive. You can drive as an everyday car, put everyone in the back if needed, take the kids to school and then with two flicks of a button to sport mode and traction control off its the most powerful, grunty car the chuffs smoke of the back wheels like no tomorrow. Oh and that sound is unbeatable. Why do you buy and Audi or BMW that is is at least 450HP but yet you can even hear it.
Very well said sir
That is all about the C63 is. Kind Regards to a guy who has driven all of them..
"I'm going to be 430 years old by the time it gets here."
"So it's going to take like half a year?"
That Mercedes looks so out of date today while the M3’s looks hold up quite well even today.
@Shark P the face not the body
@Shark P its a timeless saloon
The facelifted w204 is timeless but this non facelifted gen really got old
man this m3 e92 vs c63 is probably the most iconic battle to me. I'd like to have both cars.
I own an e90 m3 and I love it! one of my favorite top gear segments=
"When do you feel most alive? When you are THAT close to death."
Wise words
I love Bmw and i have the same E92 model that Richard had!
BMW!
You made me change my mind because I always thought the best M3 was the E30, but this one is something else!
7:39 The expression when Jeremy found out about his time is golden.