AMG C63 vs Audi RS5 vs Lexus GS F 2020 comparison review 

I have the Blue with red interior u never seen them in the street where I live I have the only 1.

Toby Seabrook nice. I have the blue with gray interior. I’ve never seen one in person before I bought mine.

Mine is Atomic silver with Circuit red interior. A stunning sedan that feels so special.

Agreed - i have a gsf and with a exhaust it sounds insane. Super fun to drive too

No is not !

Tf u smoking bro? The best or nothing Quattro power Rs5

@@김동준-t9p audi is too "teen".

I’m a GSF lover, but I would rather the RS5. Especially the deals you can get on RS5’s. It’s faster, AWD, tunable, and has amazing tech.

@@intergalacticsucker1724 I wouldn’t call it teen. I have an RS3 which is more teen. I only bought RS3 because of legendary 5 cylinder and Audis fastest tuned engine. I do like the GSF V8 better than Audi V6, but the Audi V6 is a great engine. Audi RS5 will smoke the Lexus. I still have a soft spot for GSF, but are hard to find at a good deal.

@@ryanb8736 I mean just cos a car is faster doesn't mean it's better to drive. The Miata and BRZ/86 have been called one of the most fun cars to drive ever and a Camry V6 would smoke them anyday

Fair call. GS F is also a great car.

Thanks, John. Yes, appreciate that the Lexus is a rare, relatively analogue vehicle in this segment.

I have an E43 and all the plastics in the interior and rattles are shocking. I would have never thought that a Mercedes would be like this when I was younger. Also, dealership experience has been significantly worse than I had with Lexus and BMW. I'll be trading in for a GSF or S5 later this year.

The quality of the Lexus is impossible to ignore - I agree. It’s a formidable car.

Michael Mackey absolutely!

If I'm paying this much money, I want it to last (given depreciation rates in this sector). It is also the most suitable for Australian road conditions and sounds the best (IMO).

hahhaha my man that true toyota best even if you are bias with others reliabilty is a problem

Fair enough, Donna! It’s a great car with a beautiful engine, and as I made sure to be clear about, the quality is immensely good.

Donna Lee yeah, I agree with you. It would be my choice too! Followed by the Audi!

The GS F is a great car!

Is there a difference between the 16 and 19 version? They all look the same.

@@ayoodunsi590 17 + has adaptable suspension. Smoother ride.

Yep, it is a very balanced vehicle.

A very fair point, Marcus. I’m sure a deal on the Lexus would be very possible.

Thanks for letting me know, Ian. Glad you’re happy with your choice and I agree with the sentiment - it is a car you look for reasons to drive. It suits our roads very well.

I love the rumble/burble it makes on the highway at around 2.3k revs. 😁

Good choice bro, hats off to AUDI RS5

Thanks, ES. Prices are $155k for the GS F, $157k for the RS5 and $162k for the C63. All cars had further options added but there’s nothing wrong with them at that base pricing.

Three great cars here!

Thanks for watching, Dennis!

Thank you, Leigh! Props to snapper Alek for shooting a great video here.

The Swiss Army knife is a great characterisation for the RS5 Sportback.

Not entirely sure I agree … I think there is a pretty out there attitude to the C63, but in a subtle colour the Audi isn’t shouty at all, I don’t think.

Agreed, Garry. I’m sure you’ll enjoy the car.

I agree, and also think the facelift is ugly; the 2019 is better all around.

and you want people to believe you that you are a merc guu whiles you chose a lexus over a Mercedes benz. thats funny bro. if you can say the lexus is comfortable and performed better than c63 the i guess you are not a Mercedes benz fun you are just pretending to be and spread fake news

Elvis Owusu choosing the lexus doesn’t mean that i hate merc. I never owned a lexus in my life till now only mercs. I happened to drive nd experience my friends lexus, thats what made me convert. Dont get me wrong i still love the merc but i guess Lexus deserves my love too❤️ cheers✌️

@@adilsulfiqar RS5 is everyday car , Mercedes just for people love to show off their lives and Lexus bit of overprice LOL

Brian, I couldn’t agree more. In fact, proof is in the pudding… I used to own a 2013 GS 350 F Sport (loved it!), but then traded it for a 2014 Audi S8, drove it for two years before realizing my mistake based on the money I spent keeping that thing on the road. And the entire time I owned it, I missed my Lexus in the way that GS drove. The only thing it needed was more power and the sweet sweet sound of a naturally aspirated V8. Problem easily solved… I traded the S8 for a 2017 Lexus GSF and will live happily ever after. In fact, I don’t even find myself looking at other cars anymore. It’s like I dated the rest and married the best. So while the German cars are stunning in their own way, this is by far the best of both worlds without spending $1000 every time you turn around to keep them on the road. It’s one thing to pick the Audi or the Mercedes after one day of driving them for a review. It’s another thing to live with them every day. I like my service advisor enough, I just don’t want to know him on a first name basis. The only reason I see my service advisor at Lexus is for oil changes. So Brian, sell your F Sport, and buy a pure F. You will never regret it. Never.

@@johnkirchner8756 thats the plan. Hopefully ill get the F sooner than later but its a sure thing.. me and my wife detail cars on the side. Most english or german cars have stupud quirks that lexus doesnt have. Mercedes is the best built out of all the german cars by far too.. everything is bolted in tight and no rattles ect. Lexus is superior in this category. Wish the 350 had 311hp to the wheels and then it would be super great.. love your analogy about dating the other cars lol. The lexus people are great too.

Brian, new vs used is an entirely separate discussion in its own right. But allow me to give you my quick two cents here... I have purchased all my vehicles pre-owned. Which, by the way, allowed me to be able to afford them to begin with. My Lexus GS F-Sport new: $55k, I paid $37k for a two year old. My Audi S8 new: $124k, I paid $49k for a three year old. (CRAZY how much THOSE depreciate!) My GS-F new: $87k, I paid $52k for a two year old. What’s my point here... oh yeah... you can sleep easy with a used GS-F and most GS-F owners treat their cars better than their children, so the ones I considered looked almost new anyway for $24k less than new (in my case). Want new, hey, go for it! But if you want one for $20+ grand off, it’s pretty much the same thing... bulletproof. Happy GS-F hunting!

@@johnkirchner8756 im with you on that 100 percent.. itll definitely be used. Ive owned just lexus cars now for about 15 years . It all started when back in 04 i bought a used 1998 ES300.. long story short ive never purchased to own any other vehicle other than a lexus since.. proof is in the pie. That es300 still drives with over 275,000 miles on it with only having to replace struts and wishbone engine mount. My youngest brother drives it. I still own an 05 rx350 and an 07 es350. Both still run great but the rx could use a little help in the paint department. Florida sun is brutal. So it was a no brainer to get the gs. With kids and all im just not there yet for the gsf but believe you me she'll be in my garage as soo as im ready..Lexus is super reliable and tough. Im a customer forever although im dissatisfied with the decision to discontinue the GS models :( ...

@@johnkirchner8756 I’m literally in this situation I have a gs350 f sport but I can’t decide a scat pack or gsf

That’s ultimately the result I came to. With all three cars parked on my drive (lucky me), I found myself going back to the Audi more than the others because it is just so balanced, rewarding and well set up for our roads. But the C63, the lout, is still an awesome car.

It’s a lovely car. Must say, I’ve been surprised by the large share of comments that have been in support of the GSF. I’ve liked it for a while but didn’t know it had quite the following!

As I mentioned, I agree that I think the Lexus will hold up best for long-term quality. As for depreciation, I'm not so sure here in Australia.

This comment has been answered below. Please refer to the fact the GS F is actually cheaper than both the C63 and RS5, and that Lexus have not sold an IS F since 2014.

Good idea boss

If u poor

@@ushittyuglylc5037 poor or rich anyone can finance or lease a vehicle the thing is being smart and know what to buy my friend. Rich people would buy a Mercedes because they know they will get rid of it in 2 years and get a new one. That’s what I mean if you want to keep a car for 10 years get the Lexus if not lease Mercedes and Audi like that you don’t have to worry about any repairs or extended warranty.

That’s my pick.

Happy new year! Starting on a high.

Very valid - but I think you’d be surprised! They’ve clearly taken all the deserved criticism to heart and built a car that is engaging, rear biased and comfortable. I love, love, love the C63 - but living with these cars for a while I noticed I kept going back to the RS5 for my everyday driving and errands. Amazingly well set up for Australia. Still, you can’t go wrong with any of these three.

Thanks, Paul! Happy New Year to you. The GS F is more comfortable again - a proper grand tourer. The extra length in the wheelbase helps. It really lopes along.

I was able to drive a box-fresh IS F this year in California - from the Lexus Heritage Fleet. Bliss. Three great cars here, though!

S5 is nice, but if I had the extra money I’d jump to the RS5.

Thanks, Goran! Happy new year.

Yes - the S6 is now a turbo V6, either diesel or petrol depending on market - but there is a new 4L V8 in the RS6.

Thanks for joining us in 2019 - here’s to another big year!

Interesting to hear that feedback. Agreed that the dynamics are good enough to ignore it but I think it'd grate on me over time.

Rattle sounds and parts shaking in a Mercedes benz?

​@@elvismegabrain752 To be more specific , its the panoramic sunroof that make little sound on bad patches. This can be fixed it happened in my honda CR-V too. The CR-V got fixed in one day. hope its the same with the merc. Ill take the car to the workshop & get it checked & shall update during the 2000 mile inspection. Plus merc just issued a recall for 500,000 sunroofs not fixed properly. So this one problem is finally getting addressed (fingers crossed). Apart from this one issue the car is sublime.

@@patrick_1984 i understand your point now

Same with my E43.

I agree that the Lexus is very authentic!

I also own 2017 GSF and rented a 2018 M4(competition) about 3 months ago. Guess what? I still love my GSF so much more...

GSF suspension is softer but when it turns(its springs are compressed and become stiff). Wow!!! GSF's steering and handling are totally on a different level!!!

A bang up job, hopefully. - Tom

@@chasingcars Ed your car reviewing is as good as your guitar-manship, C63 for me though : )

Thanks, Dave! Fair enough - the C63 is an epic vehicle.

Was explained in the video - RS5 Sportback is the ‘sedan’ competitor to the C63 four-door (but yes, if you want a wagon there is the RS4 and C63 estate). BMW does not yet sell a current-gen M3; when the new car comes out we will have a detailed test available.

At full noise the Lexus V8 does make a great sound, though.

Kilowatt is the standard measure of power in Australia, and what car buyers here use

@@chasingcars ..I know Kilowatts ..but simce you be got International viewers...you should hv quoted the equivalent in BHP. ..

Yes - the B3 Touring. Can’t wait to drive it. Must say as lovely as the Alpinas are, though, I wish BMW would bite the bullet and do an M3 wagon. The resale benefits would make people more likely to buy one than the Alpina, I reckon, but it’s great there is a choice at all.

Agree on all counts.

It would be, if (a) Lexus had built an IS F since 2012, and (b) if the GS F was priced differently to this pair of Germans - it is actually cheaper than them. They’re competitors.

The C63 is the correct rival, given all of these cars are priced within $10,000 AUD of one another. The E63 is $90,000 more expensive...

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

Audi’s upper-midsize RS model is the RS6. The rationale for the Lexus inclusion has been stated at length in other comments.

Try to keep that S2000 you won’t find anything like that anymore. And also buy an F. They are going to be collectibles very soon.

@@born2drift I would love to keep the S2000, but I am not sure if it ia financially responsible for me to do that. And bow that the IS500 is coming out, I am leaning more towards it than anything else.

@@bcvijasiu absolutely. Don’t risk your finances for cars. And yes that IS500 looks really promising. What’s not to like?

Having them side by side, we didn't feel the GS had tinny plastics. Some of the AMG's materials are more sumptuous - I agree - but the overall build quality, including not rattling down a rough road - was superior in the Lexus.

It’s a Japanese car, of course it looks “Asian”. 🤦🏽‍♂️ Which is a good thing.

Sir Smith its trying to be euro m8 - it aint euro its asian and yes it comes from asia no shit lol

@@thatmatty231guy No its not lmfao

@@travisl1759 Have you got one? Lexus is a reliable yet total try-hard euro car that is loved by people who are too fuckin broke to look after a decent European car. (And I mean decent european car not a bmw 320i)

Fair enough. It's a modern classic.

Yes, it does. Not as badly as the Audi, but the Lexus is roomier - however, let’s face it - all three of these cars are designed for four people but can do five at a pinch...

M3 would probably suit this test better - but we are between M3 generations at present, so that wasn’t possible. Also, the testing area would have made a Tesla inconvenient at the current time due to distance from fast charging facilities.

You know I’d say RS4, Sarge, but I think I’d have to go crazy and get the Sonoma Green.

Amg and RS never fall apart,don't be jealous and salty

BMW don't currently build an M3 - we are between generations.

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