BMW M3 Touring v AMG E63 S Estate: DRAG RACE

It’s time for an estate showdown!

We’ve got our hands on the BMW M3 Touring, and it’s facing off against one of the most powerful estates ever - the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate!

So let’s see how the two compare. Starting with the BMW, it’s powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six that can deliver 510hp and 650Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it tips the scales at 1,865kg. If you’re looking to buy one of these, it’ll set you back at least £88,000.

Then we have the AMG. It’s packing a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 under the bonnet, and this can produce 612hp and 850Nm. It rolls up equipped with a 9-speed automatic gearbox to send power to all four wheels, and it’s the heavier of the two cars, weighing in at 1,940kg. Back when this was released in 2019, it would cost you around £110,000.

So could the newer BMW snatch it, even with less power?! There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[yiannimize]

I will be back soon! Miss drag racing and reading all your comments. My back is now ok so I’m ready to return! 💨

[Supercarcompilers]

OG's remember when the E63 came out and carwow was still relatively new and it was one of the quickest cars

[Crsf]

also the “anticipated start” is why matt generally takes a lead. Run it on lights

[AdrianJohnson]

Crazy to think the E63S is 5 years old, time flies.

[ibrahimcivanoglu]

"What's your excuse that time?!
- I didn't jump."

Oooh, that must have hurt.

[Foiiiii]

There's nothing not to love about practical, super-fast everyday estates. Absolute best of both worlds.

[Supercarcompilers]

Remember in 2017 when the E63 came out it was in almost all the carwow drag races.

[timmie]

That E63s looks really classy with those silver wheels and chrome accents! Like the older E-class AMGs!

[sliDDDD]

Sam needs to become a permanent member on here, chemistry between Mat and Sam is magical!

[mezilidir]

Incredible how Sam managed to master the delay/start issue in juste 2 runs 👏👏👏

[guckfoogle]

Matt is a habitual jumper. Lights needed for sure!

[blikkis]

Jesus Matt - i've been dying to see this! Also the M3 Comp vs C63S Hybrid nonesense

[Max_Ivanov_Pro]

This video is so nostalgic, it brings back so many memories!

[Squilliam-Fancyson]

nice showcase of how a good 4wd system works. At first it allows the rear to step out(helps with steering) a bit and when the front axle finally kicks in, it pulls ya straight again. Perfect

[rthm]

"Gapping me slightly with his car" 🎶🎵🎶killed me!! 😂😂

[bartovergaauw]

Its crazy how rs6 and e63 are now racing m3 instead of m5

[freddiegriggs]

My dad has a 2018 e63 and it's honestly the best daily ever. Super practical with a MASSIVE boot. Comfy as hell but still corners beautifully and the suspension stiffens up nicely in sports + mode. And then obviously the power is brain melting. I want my own one day.

[BullyBoxer]

Personally I think that shape Merc is one of the prettiest estates ever built .

[stefanpetrov]

Day 5325 of asking CarWow to put a bloody start light so Mat doesn't jump the start for the 732523 time.

[wilbeugre]

That's actually the version of the previous E-Class I like the most (the front was better before the facelift...and way better than the new one imo).
I still wonder: what if BMW made a "CS" version of that Touring 🤔