Head to head
BMW M3VSMercedes-AMG G63
1–2
The Mercedes-AMG G63 wins on paper
Compared: BMW M3 G80 2021–present and Mercedes-AMG G63 W463A 2018–present, from verified fact sheets.
| BMW M3 | Mercedes-AMG G63 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0 L twin-turbo inline-six | 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 (hot-V) |
| Displacement | 2,993 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Aspiration | twin-turbocharged | Twin-turbocharged |
| Power | 473 hp353 kW | 577 hp430 kW |
| Torque | 550 Nm406 lb-ft | 850 Nm627 lb-ft |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.2 s0-60 mph ≈ 4.0 s | 4.5 s0-60 mph ≈ 4.3 s |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD (4MATIC, 40:60 rear-biased split, three locking differentials) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | AMG Speedshift TCT 9G 9-speed automatic |
The Mercedes-AMG G63 takes 2 of the five figures that decide a straight fight (power, torque, 0-100 km/h, weight and power-to-weight); its rival takes 1. Gaps under 2% (under 0.1 s to 100 km/h) count for nobody. 0-60 mph times are estimated from 0-100 km/h.
BMW M3 or Mercedes-AMG G63: which should you pick?
Pick the BMW M3 if you want
- the quicker sprint to 100 km/h
- rear-wheel drive
- a manual gearbox
Pick the Mercedes-AMG G63 if you want
- more power
- more torque
- all-wheel-drive traction
How the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG G63 sound
BMW M3
- Turbocharged straight-six with a smooth, raspy note
Mercedes-AMG G63
- Cross-plane V8 burble with crackles on overrun in Sport modes.
- Side-exit exhausts ahead of the rear wheels make the sound loudest from the side of the car.
Known weak points
BMW M3
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Mercedes-AMG G63
- Very high weight leads to fast wear of tyres and brakes.
- High fuel consumption.
