Mercedes-AMG C63 S vs BMW M4 CS: Which fast car would you buy for 2 cr

Even though I like the BMW M4, it is not a practical and usable everyday car. The new M5, looks better the than the 530Li, but still does not appeal to me.

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Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

What you’ll like:

• Savage performance from the 671 BHP and 1020 Nm powertrain
• Complex technology but seamless application
• Agile despite its bulk. High levels of grip
• Aggressive looks. AMG-specific bits like wheels, grille, exhaust, steering wheel, etc. differentiate it from the regular C-Class and make it stand out in a crowd

What you won’t:

• Expensive at Rs. 1.95 crore. Typical CBU pricing
• Brakes bite very late
• Clinical compared to its peers and predecessor
• Complexity means it depends on AMG support forever

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BMW M4 CS

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BMW M5 (G90)

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Porsche Panamera GTS

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Here’s what GTO had to say on the matter:

The BMW M5. It’s big, fat, heavy and insanely powerful. 700 BHP will have me grinning all day long, while the size & practicality will keep my family happy too. This is the kind of car I’d love to road-trip in.

2nd choice = Cayenne or Range Rover Sport.

Here’s what BHPian Turbanator had to say on the matter:

Numbers are like mini-skirts, often conceal more than they reveal  Therefore, I won’t go into comparing horsepower (HP) and torque. What truly matters is how the car drives and how it reaches those speeds.

If I have 2 Cr and want to enjoy a sports car, my pick will be the base 992. Ok, this will be around 20% higher than everything else after adding basic things but nevertheless, the experience is going to be different.

Here’s what BHPian agambhandari had to say on the matter:

If we stick with the topic, My pick would be the BMW M5 or Porsche Cayenne GTS. For Indian roads, SUVs are a much safer bet as an all rounder.

M4 CS would be wonderful around the track, given the stock M4 comp is so nice. Hands down the best track option.

The Panamera will go to another segment honestly once you start speccing it out.

But for this segment and price, An X5+M2 is a no brainer.

Here’s what BHPian mgastor22grey had to say on the matter:

Normally, i would not vote for the ‘Others’ section, but felt this one needed so. The players in this segment take us for granted, especially Mercedes, bringing in lame launches and overpricing them as heck.

Even though I like the BMW M4, it is not a practical and useable everyday car. The new M5, unarguably looks better the than the 530Li, but still does not appeal to me. The Panamera GTS is a compelling option, but somehow, felt that its price is not very justified. Plus, one you start speccing it out, the ball flies out of the stadium.

My options are as below:

• Mercedes AMG GLE 53 Coupe: This car looks menacing and sexy, has an amazing engine + gearbox inside, and adequate space to serve as a family car too. This car simply does it all, and paired with the SUV stance, it is practical and useable too.
• Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe: It is priced a few lakhs ahead, but what is provides is a superior styled package, a snappy drivetrain and humongous boot space + rear seat space. This truly is a family sleeper car.
• Porsche 911: This car is simply the best 2-door sportscar on sale in India. Priced a lot cheaper, but delivers the same fun as more expensive machinery.
• The Ideal Garage = Mercedes AMG E53 Cabriolet + Lexus NX: The AMG serves as the weekend toy car for all the thrills and need for speed moments, while the Lexus serves as the city car, taking things relaxedly and calmly. This IMHO is the best garage one could get.

Cheers!

Here’s what BHPian amol4184 had to say on the matter:

Can’t afford any one of these cars but I am going to comment like I am some kinda expert, so here goes nothing:

The Merc C63, based purely on how it looks.

I despise current BMW design language, especially the gaping mouth on M4 and the Panamera looks odd even though I am a massive fan of wagon like style.

Here’s what BHPian cefiljoseph had to say on the matter:

At this price nothing beats a base Carerra. While it’s easy to dismiss it for being a base car truth is it’s all you need and with base Porsches you get to enjoy the dynamics even more which is the entire point of the sports car. To me this is a no brainer – perfected, sorted and reasonably reliable sports car. You also get the added advantage that it depreciates more like a Toyota. Any of the other cars would fall like a rock in value once you buy it but not the Carerra.

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