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Jason · 08-30-2012, 08:58 AM

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Autoexpress Video Comparo: 2013 BMW M6 versus 2013 SL63 AMG

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Autoexpress puts two potent German convertibles to the test - the 2013 M6 Convertible (F12) against the 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG.

On paper, the F12 M6 features a 4.4L V8 pushing 560hp/680 Nm torque [all specs], while the SL63 is powered by a 5.4L V8 with 556hp/800 Nm torque.

The 2013 M6 convertible carries an MSRP of $113,995 in the US, compared to the SL63's sticker price of $146,695. Watch Autexpress' impressions below.

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Rich@GTBPerformance · 08-30-2012, 09:14 AM

Not what I was expecting... Interesting!

jettie1767 · 08-30-2012, 09:22 AM

Good review but they aren't the same type cars. One is a 4-seat GT and the other one is a 2-seat Roadster.

realtrevor · 08-30-2012, 09:26 AM

Nice review, I was expecting the results to be like that. I still feel like he M6 convertible's direct competitor would be the E63 Convertible if it was available.

SlammedM6 · 08-30-2012, 09:33 AM

ouch! M6 got spanked

SlammedM6 · 08-30-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jettie1767

Good review but they aren't the same type cars. One is a 4-seat GT and the other one is a 2-seat Roadster.

you are right, if the M6 was a seat roadster with that engine and all the awesome ///M engineering it has... it would be the winner for sure!

cs4444 · 08-30-2012, 09:39 AM

The M6 did incredibly well considering it can seat 4, weighs more, and has a much longer wheelbase. The Sl only seats two, has 200Nm more torque, and was equipped with carbon ceramic brakes.

aantar · 08-30-2012, 09:56 AM

0-60 in 5.3 sec ?? LOL !

ZheHbKa · 08-30-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aantar

0-60 in 5.3 sec ?? LOL !

LOL! this is not even 650 vert numbers....

m5 does 0 - 60 in 3.6 so m6 should be a hairline quicker or at least the same, so vert is under 4s, prob in 3.9 range

HotIce · 08-30-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SlammedM6

you are right, if the M6 was a seat roadster with that engine and all the awesome ///M engineering it has... it would be the winner for sure!

Yup. 2 tons of ///M engineering. Awesome.

coolhandshin · 08-30-2012, 10:37 AM

1. Incredible how he can speak so much while driving so intensively.

2. Tone of his voice is so calm (and no fun) when driving the Merc.
(Maybe because it was driven after the BMW so he got used to the torque.)

3. Both cars are just so beautiful gorgeous.

ucla1995 · 08-30-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SlammedM6

ouch! M6 got spanked

+1

E60orBust · 08-30-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by coolhandshin

1. Incredible how he can speak so much while driving so intensively.

Exactly what I was thinking. That guy rolls it like an auction judge: "Do I hear 45, 45, 45: 45 up front, 50, 50: 50 down in the back"!!

Reminds me a lot of Tiff with how he instantly verbalized every bit of the driving experience.

raduslaf · 08-30-2012, 11:10 AM

The guy said 556 bhp for the Merc, not 537.So - more power, less weight.Not spanked at all if you ask me

Put that engine into a z4 and see the results

Daft · 08-30-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jettie1767

Good review but they aren't the same type cars. One is a 4-seat GT and the other one is a 2-seat Roadster.

This.

sonicbimmer19 · 08-30-2012, 11:46 AM

SL AMG and M6 aren't even comparable cars haha

M6 should be compared to E class AMG
And SL AMG should be comparable to non-existent Z8M (Are you reading this BMW? Haha)

Bmw needs Z8 and a true super car like M10 which I'm hoping to see after i8 in by the end of 2010's

EdwinF10 · 08-30-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jettie1767

Good review but they aren't the same type cars. One is a 4-seat GT and the other one is a 2-seat Roadster.

Yeah, therefore a pretty lame comparo.

alexey21 · 08-30-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

LOL! this is not even 650 vert numbers....

m5 does 0 - 60 in 3.6 so m6 should be a hairline quicker or at least the same, so vert is under 4s, prob in 3.9 range

I thought i miss heard it the first 10 times i replayed that part.

I dont think this review can be any accurate if they cant even mention the proper 0-60 time.

philsteroni · 08-30-2012, 01:33 PM

So let me get this straight. The BMW makes almost equal horsepower with a litre less of engine displacement. It has a better transmission and costs 30 000+$ less. It weighs more, lacks ceramic brakes and has 2 extra seats, which resulted in the BMW losing the comparison for lapping the track a second slower. Something seems off...

宝马.e90 · 08-30-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by philsteroni

So let me get this straight. The BMW makes almost equal horsepower with a litre less of engine displacement. It has a better transmission and costs 30 000+$ less. It weighs more, lacks ceramic brakes and has 2 extra seats, which resulted in the BMW losing the comparison for lapping the track a second slower. Something seems off...

That's what I'm saying...1 second slower. Laughable given it's weight issues.

Judah · 08-30-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by philsteroni

So let me get this straight. The BMW makes almost equal horsepower with a litre less of engine displacement. It has a better transmission and costs 30 000+$ less. It weighs more, lacks ceramic brakes and has 2 extra seats, which resulted in the BMW losing the comparison for lapping the track a second slower. Something seems off...

Yes, Mercedes pricing structure ....

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UCFJWH · 08-30-2012, 03:30 PM

I would think upgrading the M to the Ceramic brakes would make up that second.

08-30-2012, 08:58 AM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,978 iTrader: (0)	Autoexpress Video Comparo: 2013 BMW M6 Convertible versus 2013 SL63 AMG BIMMERPOST NEWS Autoexpress Video Comparo: 2013 BMW M6 versus 2013 SL63 AMG 47 COMMENTS Tweet Autoexpress puts two potent German convertibles to the test - the 2013 M6 Convertible (F12) against the 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG. On paper, the F12 M6 features a 4.4L V8 pushing 560hp/680 Nm torque [all specs], while the SL63 is powered by a 5.4L V8 with 556hp/800 Nm torque. The 2013 M6 convertible carries an MSRP of $113,995 in the US, compared to the SL63's sticker price of $146,695. Watch Autexpress' impressions below. Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE 2014 M6 and 6 Series Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe US Price and Order Guides BMW M6 with Akrapovic Sets Laptime on Killarney Track First Real Life Look at BMW M6 Gran Coupe in Sakhir Orange and Frozen White Individual
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realtrevor Registered Drives: 2006 E87 116i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jhb Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Obvious results. Nice review, I was expecting the results to be like that. I still feel like he M6 convertible's direct competitor would be the E63 Convertible if it was available.

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SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,924 iTrader: (2)	ouch! M6 got spanked __________________

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aantar New Member Drives: 2007 E90 330i \|1999 E46 323i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lebanon Posts: 26 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 330i [0.00] 1999 E46 323i [0.00]	0-60 in 5.3 sec ?? LOL ! __________________ 2007 E90 330i - 272 bhp \| 1999 E46 323i - 170 bhp

08-30-2012, 09:22 AM	#3
jettie1767 Second Lieutenant Drives: '12 M6 Vert - San Marino Blue Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colts Neck, NJ Posts: 297 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Range Rover Sp ... [0.00] 2012 BMW M6 [0.50] 2013 BMW X3 [0.00]	Good review but they aren't the same type cars. One is a 4-seat GT and the other one is a 2-seat Roadster.

08-30-2012, 09:39 AM	#7
cs4444 Private Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	The M6 did incredibly well considering it can seat 4, weighs more, and has a much longer wheelbase. The Sl only seats two, has 200Nm more torque, and was equipped with carbon ceramic brakes.

08-30-2012, 10:37 AM	#11
coolhandshin Private Drives: '08 528i, '11 650i Conv. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seoul Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	1. Incredible how he can speak so much while driving so intensively. 2. Tone of his voice is so calm (and no fun) when driving the Merc. (Maybe because it was driven after the BMW so he got used to the torque.) 3. Both cars are just so beautiful gorgeous.

08-30-2012, 11:10 AM	#14
raduslaf Enlisted Member Drives: e36 328 coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	The guy said 556 bhp for the Merc, not 537.So - more power, less weight.Not spanked at all if you ask me Put that engine into a z4 and see the results

08-30-2012, 11:46 AM	#16
sonicbimmer19 Lieutenant Drives: E88/F10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 418 iTrader: (0)	SL AMG and M6 aren't even comparable cars haha M6 should be compared to E class AMG And SL AMG should be comparable to non-existent Z8M (Are you reading this BMW? Haha) Bmw needs Z8 and a true super car like M10 which I'm hoping to see after i8 in by the end of 2010's

08-30-2012, 01:33 PM	#19
philsteroni Private First Class Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 140 iTrader: (1)	So let me get this straight. The BMW makes almost equal horsepower with a litre less of engine displacement. It has a better transmission and costs 30 000+$ less. It weighs more, lacks ceramic brakes and has 2 extra seats, which resulted in the BMW losing the comparison for lapping the track a second slower. Something seems off...

08-30-2012, 03:30 PM	#22
UCFJWH New Member Drives: Audi S5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	I would think upgrading the M to the Ceramic brakes would make up that second.

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