Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F - Page 2

tvfan84 · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 08:25 PM

I hope audi releases the new RS4 in 2010.

BMW Power · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfan84

I hope audi releases the new RS4 in 2010.

as long as there are no 'weight' discussions here, im pretty sure I could convince them too

Tarek · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 08:36 PM

Merc1 · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 08:40 PM

Uh oh.

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tvfan84 · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 08:45 PM

As long as Guibo complies

Guibo · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tvfan84

As long as Guibo complies

At least I don't come out of the woodwork for C63 vs M3 weight isssues.

Monster · **Re: Super-saloon megatest: C63 RS4 M3 IS-F -** 03-31-2008, 11:08 PM

Here is their final verdict:

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So keenly fought was this test that it took two full days’ driving and assessing before we could pick a winner. Covering lots of miles in these hot saloons was no hardship, yet it demonstrates how evenly matched our quartet is.

Any of them would be great to own, but the Lexus missed out on a podium position. Although it’s a stunning first effort that proves the brand can build entertaining fast cars, the IS F needs more work in a couple of key areas.

The Audi has fallen from first to third. Age has not diminished its abilities in any way, as the RS4 serves up thrills almost as ably as the cars that beat it. But it was edged out by the BMW as the M3 saloon is cheaper and has more forgiving suspension than the coupé that lost to the Audi last year.

Our winner is the C63. While its chassis isn't quite as talented as the M3's, it's more fun to drive more of the time. That tips the balance in the Merc's favour.