Very similar to the M3 and I'm sure with options it will be the 60s but both the M3 and C63 will be at least 5K less although neither has all wheel drive.

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ - The 2008 Mercedes-AMG C63 AMG is making its on-road debut in the U.S. this week as U.S. journalists test-drive the new car on a wide range of roads through Arizona's mountain and desert terrain. The 2008 C63 AMG makes its debut with the signature AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine that produces a 451-hp and 443 lb-ft. of torque. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph, while its 0-60 time is 4.3 seconds. Introduced on the C63 AMG, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-Speed Automatic Transmission includes a new double de-clutching feature on downshifts to maintain vehicle balance during cornering, while delivering shift times up to 50 percent faster than previously. The exterior of the C63 AMG departs from other C-Class models with a unique hood (with power domes), widened front fenders and a special front fascia and other body components not shared with any C-Class model. Available in U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships in April, the new C63 AMG will be priced at $54,625, which includes the $825 destination fee.

At least our Audis residual values are better in the long run...oh wait a sec...CRAP!

looks like the competition is trying to beat Audi at its own game.

and as the power wars continue, grip becomes more and more important.

But some people don't necessarily care if it is AWD or RWD...they still compare and cross-shop these cars.

Hopefully they bring the avant!

took the RS4 up to SUgarbush last weekend in the storm instead the SUV...Most fun part of the drive?? Turning off ESP as I headed up over Warren Mountain Road into the valley.....Most fun ever in this car..........

but, I have gotta say, the fact that Audi did not make the RS4 a more powerful car has been disappointing. In a sense Audi was pretending that the RS4 was competing with the M3, but it really is not in exclusivity or price wise. Instead of beating previous gen M3 they should have smashed it as well as the S4 which was the direct M3 competitor.

Its reported with a base of $63k here:<ul><li><a href="http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0709_2008_mercedes_benz_c63_amg/">C63 on Automobile Mag</a></li></ul>

lmao.........

Pricing was just released this week. Automobile mag was guessing. Clearly they are going after the M3.

Performance package includes an LSD. Later models will like use their new transmission introduced on the SL63 with a wet clutch instead of a torque converter.

They built as many as they had demand for. I fell for it too, was told they would only build 1000 for US and they built at least 1425 or 42.5% more than the quoted "limited" number.

a comparison test so far with the RS4, C63, and M3? I'm sure we'll see even more 'comparisons' against the RS4.