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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the BMW M3 G80 gets there in 12.20 s — 0.35 s ahead of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe | BMW M3 G80 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 4.17 s | 3.96 s |
| 0–100 mph | 9.55 s | 8.86 s |
| 60 ft | 2.05 s | 2.03 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.25 s | 7.99 s |
| 1/4 mile | 12.55 s | 12.20 s |
| Trap speed | 114.5 mph | 117.7 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe, 9/10 for the BMW M3 G80 — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe | BMW M3 G80 |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2011 | 2021 |
| Power | 451 bhp | 473 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,730 kg | 1,705 kg |
| Power to weight | 260 bhp/t | 278 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | Rear drive | Rear drive |
| Engine | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |