VIDEO: Motor Trend - H2H - Audi RS5 Vs. Mercedes AMG C63 S (Jethro Bovingdon debut!)

mirob · 10-18-2017, 08:52 AM

Jethro Bovingdon makes his Motor Trend debut!

Enjoy!

The Automotive Enthusiast · 10-20-2017, 10:06 AM

I mean, I'd take the C63 based on the V8 alone. The new RS5 does look and sound really good, though.

RABAUKE · 10-20-2017, 10:40 AM

Both cars are sweet, but I think I'd go for the AMG. And OMG, I'd love to drive in Wales, what a beautiful country. I kind of like the new approach to the series.

FriskyDingo · 10-20-2017, 10:43 AM

That Merc is downright hideous.

Anyways, I've driven the C63 S Coupe, and while cool, it didn't exactly light my fire. Part of that may have been because I had driven the AMG GTS the day before, but still. I can't even bring myself to get over the looks.

RS5 for me.

Mingwan · 10-20-2017, 01:23 PM

Pretty impressed with how the RS5 has AWD and manages to weigh 36xx lbs.

Alfisti · 10-20-2017, 02:12 PM

Surely Merc could hit those HP numbers with a NA V8? Why the turbos?

kprocivic · 10-20-2017, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Surely Merc could hit those HP numbers with a NA V8? Why the turbos?

Efficiency.

I'd take the merc minus the decals, and wheel trim.

Oh seems like the new guy can drive.

No Boost · 10-20-2017, 02:30 PM

The first step was ditching Cammisa. Now follow that up with the ridding of Lieberman. Then I'll enjoy Motor Trend online.

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The Automotive Enthusiast Retired BMW Genius 2953 Rep 3,404 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	I mean, I'd take the C63 based on the V8 alone. The new RS5 does look and sound really good, though.
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FriskyDingo Rather Ambivalent 384 Rep 755 Posts Drives: Spiritedly Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Trapped In My Mind iTrader: (0)	That Merc is downright hideous. Anyways, I've driven the C63 S Coupe, and while cool, it didn't exactly light my fire. Part of that may have been because I had driven the AMG GTS the day before, but still. I can't even bring myself to get over the looks. RS5 for me.
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Mingwan Major 1890 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: X1 Individual custom paint Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0)	Pretty impressed with how the RS5 has AWD and manages to weigh 36xx lbs.
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