The folks at Cars.co.za love giving us something to debate about and their latest video will have us doing just that. It sees the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe go up against the BMW M4 Competition in a straight up drag race. As a refresher, BMW South Africa's M4 Competition has 331kw/550nm and costs R1 440 200, while Mercedes-Benz South Africa's C63 S Coupe has 375kw/700nm and costs R1 509 100. The race took place at sea level at Killarney International Raceway.
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FAQ
Q: What does the BMW M4 Competition cost in South Africa?
The BMW M4 Competition costs R1,440,200 in South Africa and delivers 331kW and 550Nm of torque.
Q: What does the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe cost in South Africa?
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe costs R1,509,100 in South Africa and produces 375kW and 700Nm of torque.
Q: Which is faster between the BMW M4 Competition and Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe?
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe has more power with 375kW versus the M4 Competition's 331kW, plus significantly more torque at 700Nm compared to 550Nm.
Q: Is the BMW M4 Competition worth buying over the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe?
The M4 Competition costs R68,900 less than the C63 S Coupe while still delivering proper performance, making it the better value choice for most buyers.
Q: What's the price difference between these two performance coupes?
The Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe costs R68,900 more than the BMW M4 Competition, which translates to R1,509,100 versus R1,440,200 respectively.
Should You Buy It?
The best performance coupe under R1,500,000 in South Africa is the BMW M4 Competition at R1,440,200. While the Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe packs more punch with its 375kW output, the M4 Competition delivers 95% of the thrills for R68,900 less. Unless you absolutely need those extra 44kW and 150Nm, the BMW offers better bang for your buck and will still embarrass most things at the traffic lights. The M4 Competition gets our vote for being the smarter buy that doesn't compromise on the fun factor.
