Wasn das fürn Kombi?! 🤯 1.000 PS Tuning Battle: RS6 vs. M3 Touring vs. AMG C63 | GRIP #715

Overview

The video compares three German performance wagons, each tuned to 1,000 hp:

• Mercedes-AMG C63 T-Model — tuned by GAD/GD Motors
• Audi RS6 (2020) — tuned by Digitune
• BMW M3 Competition Touring — tuned by BK Performance

The cars compete in a drag-race challenge, a public vote on appearance, and a wet-track lap. The AMG C63 wins overall with 8 points, ahead of the BMW M3 Touring with 6 and the Audi RS6 with 5.

Cars and tuning

Mercedes-AMG C63 T-Model

• A 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, tuned from a stated stock output of 476 hp to 1,000 hp.
• Originally rear-wheel drive, it was converted to all-wheel drive using a system described as 4Matic-style.
• The €45,000 tuning package includes upgraded turbochargers, a larger intercooler, and improved air and fuel systems.
• Reviewers noted that its exterior looks relatively understated, making its power less obvious.

Audi RS6

• A 2020 model with a twin-turbo V8 producing 1,000 hp.
• The €42,000 tuning package retains the standard production engine while upgrading major supporting components, including the turbos, intake, intercooler, and fuel system.
• It weighs over two tonnes and was described as the largest and heaviest car in the group.
• One presenter rated its appearance 10/10, praising its sporty, elegant look and add-on parts.

BMW M3 Competition Touring

• A 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine tuned to 1,000 hp.
• The €45,000 tuning package required extensive changes, including a reinforced engine, different connecting rods, and a strengthened gearbox.
• Its all-wheel drive can be switched to rear-wheel drive, and its traction control is adjustable.
• The presenters praised its configurability, though an electronic/check-control warning appeared during track running.

Performance and driving experience

Drag races

• The AMG C63 won both head-to-head drag races and earned the category’s 3 points.
• The BMW received 2 points, and the Audi received 1 point.
• The C63’s all-wheel-drive traction was a major advantage off the line. The Audi was beaten despite its 1,000 hp, and the BMW also failed to beat the Mercedes.
• The C63 also won the extra point for the best 100–200 km/h sprint time; the exact time is unclear in the subtitles.

Appearance vote

A football team chose its favourite based on looks and overall impression:

• BMW M3: 8 votes
• Audi RS6: 7 votes
• AMG C63: 0 votes

The BMW won the styling category, with the Audi close behind. The Mercedes was criticised for looking too ordinary from the outside.

Wet-track laps

• The wet track made driving 1,000 hp cars on semi-slick tyres challenging and potentially dangerous.
• The AMG spun during an early attempt, showing how easily the cars could lose grip. It later set the fastest lap.
• The BMW displayed an electronics warning and possible reduced propulsion. The team switched it to rear-wheel drive and set traction control to level 7. The presenter enjoyed the adjustable setup, but the BMW placed third in the lap challenge.
• The RS6 felt more reassuring and predictable as a passenger, with its quattro system managing power effectively. Its weight was noticeable, but it delivered a strong lap.
• The lap-category order was AMG first (3 points), Audi second (2), BMW third (1). The subtitles’ precise lap times are unclear.

All three cars completed the challenges without gearbox trouble. The presenters said the electronic issues could be cleared by cycling the ignition.

Final scores and verdict

Car Final score Mercedes-AMG C63 T-Model 8 BMW M3 Touring 6 Audi RS6 5

Verdict: The C63 is the overall winner, mainly thanks to its drag-race performance and traction. The BMW wins on appearance and offers especially flexible drive-mode and traction-control settings, while the Audi is praised for its looks, stability, and confidence-inspiring behaviour. The wet-track driving also highlights a downside of these heavily tuned cars: their power can make them difficult to control, especially in poor conditions.

Different views from the speakers and voters

• Philipp favoured the Audi visually and praised its styling. He also acknowledged its extra weight and weaker acceleration compared with the others.
• Matthias was enthusiastic about the BMW and enjoyed its adjustable rear-wheel-drive and traction-control setup. He also highlighted the C63’s strong launch traction.
• The football team preferred the BMW by a narrow margin over the Audi and gave no votes to the AMG, which some felt looked too conventional.