AMG or M?

[TheAngryDog]

I long hankered after an M car, which I now own. AMG's, while on my radar were never a car I hankered after. I think for me it was the fact that M's came with a manual gearbox and AMG's only came with an automatic gearbox.

These days though I am starting to feel the other way around, and AMG's are starting to appeal more and more.

Are AMG cars now the current cars in this sector? Or are the M cars still the ones to covet, still the more focused drivers cars?

[anonymous-user]

S-Line. Imagine.

[wemorgan]

You covert what you want I suppose.

I mostly prefer the AMG range myself.

C63 look to be more popular that M3 based on what I see on the road if that's what you meant.

[Grey Ghost]

TheAngryDog said:

Are AMG cars now the current cars in this sector? Or are the M cars still the ones to covet, still the more focused drivers cars?

I would suggest it depends on your budget. Up until 2 years ago I would have had the then current M3 against a C class AMG any day. However, having been in a newish (9 months old) C63 AMG a little while ago I would now be in a quandary. The current M3 is a stunning car but the noise of a C63 on full chat with after run is something to behold.

First world decision

[InductionRoar]

M for me based on the gearbox issue you raised.

However, cannot help but wish that I had some of the AMG's thunderous soundtrack.

[vanman1936]

Have owned both (older versions, but assume the basic DNA holds having driven latest V8 M3 on track several times)

On track/fast country road - BMW, just more tactile, alert, revvy

Real world driving with a mix of town - AMG.

AMG sound much much better and feel a hell of a lot quicker unless BMW being wrung out.

I live in London, if I were to be in the market for one of these sorts of cars I would probably go C63 over M3, although the latest M4 may change that given the torque it brings levels out some of AMG edge for my use. AMG noise though!!

[jamieduff1981]

There's always Jag RS too.

Of the M vs AMG, I've never been inspired by BMW and think AMGs are more characterful. I don't like Daimler AG as a corporate entity though and wouldn't give them a penny of my money.

[sealtt]

I had an SL55 AMG and an E92 M3 previously, I currently have the new M6 cabrio (F12).

The models don't quite overlap so I normally would choose between them based on which base model suits my needs better (i.e. 4 seater luxury cabrio = 6 series, e-class really doesn't cut it & no S/CL cabrio; 2 seater sportscar = SL, Z4 doesn't cut it).

I don't really like the cheaper AMGs particularly - C63 etc - I'd always take the M competitor over these, I think you get a much better car & a lot more for your money with the M option. But the bigger models, SL/S/CL/etc I prefer AMG.

I think M for agility and better looks. AMG for noise, torque and interiors (this is based on the awesome interior in the new SL63 AMG) - plus the expensive AMG models have a real badass factor that M doesn't have.