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      10-18-2017, 07:52 AM   #1
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VIDEO: Motor Trend - H2H - Audi RS5 Vs. Mercedes AMG C63 S (Jethro Bovingdon debut!)

Jethro Bovingdon makes his Motor Trend debut!

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      10-20-2017, 09:06 AM   #2
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I mean, I'd take the C63 based on the V8 alone. The new RS5 does look and sound really good, though.
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      10-20-2017, 09:40 AM   #3
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Both cars are sweet, but I think I'd go for the AMG. And OMG, I'd love to drive in Wales, what a beautiful country. I kind of like the new approach to the series.
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That Merc is downright hideous.

Anyways, I've driven the C63 S Coupe, and while cool, it didn't exactly light my fire. Part of that may have been because I had driven the AMG GTS the day before, but still. I can't even bring myself to get over the looks.

RS5 for me.
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Pretty impressed with how the RS5 has AWD and manages to weigh 36xx lbs.
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Surely Merc could hit those HP numbers with a NA V8? Why the turbos?
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Surely Merc could hit those HP numbers with a NA V8? Why the turbos?
Efficiency.

I'd take the merc minus the decals, and wheel trim.

Oh seems like the new guy can drive.
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