2007 SLK 55 AMG VS 2012 Z4 sDrive35is

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Exodus

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Hi everyone real quick, tomorrow night there will be a drag race (drag strip) between a friends Z4 against an SLK AMG. I tried to do research and as far as I got are

55 AMG - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.8 1/4
Z4 35is - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.9 1/4

I got these from a 0-60 website but upon researching both cars apparently many results are different. I just want to know who will most likely win? I'm betting 100$ on the Z4 but the AMG guy is stating he will win

Come on y'all please don't make me lose 100 bucks
 
It will be down to the drivers.

Who gets off the line better, how smooth the gear changes are and when they change.

Unless both drivers are fairly seasoned on the drag strip the cars won't matter.
 
Wow so both cars must be real identical then huh? And it must be true that the Z4 can go 0-60 in 4.3 seconds?! That's only 0.2 sec away from an M3/4!
 
Exodus said:
Hi everyone real quick, tomorrow night there will be a drag race (drag strip) between a friends Z4 against an SLK AMG. I tried to do research and as far as I got are

55 AMG - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.8 1/4
Z4 35is - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.9 1/4

I got these from a 0-60 website but upon researching both cars apparently many results are different. I just want to know who will most likely win? I'm betting 100$ on the Z4 but the AMG guy is stating he will win

Come on y'all please don't make me lose 100 bucks
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The C63 will probably spank the Z4 as after 60mph, just brute force and ignorance.
Interesting competition though, send the video to Clarkson and his team......
Are both cars auto?
Both have 'launch' mode?
 
mcbutler said:
Exodus said:
Hi everyone real quick, tomorrow night there will be a drag race (drag strip) between a friends Z4 against an SLK AMG. I tried to do research and as far as I got are

55 AMG - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.8 1/4
Z4 35is - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.9 1/4

I got these from a 0-60 website but upon researching both cars apparently many results are different. I just want to know who will most likely win? I'm betting 100$ on the Z4 but the AMG guy is stating he will win

Come on y'all please don't make me lose 100 bucks
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mcbutler said:
Exodus said:
Hi everyone real quick, tomorrow night there will be a drag race (drag strip) between a friends Z4 against an SLK AMG. I tried to do research and as far as I got are

55 AMG - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.8 1/4
Z4 35is - 0-60 4.3 @ 12.9 1/4

I got these from a 0-60 website but upon researching both cars apparently many results are different. I just want to know who will most likely win? I'm betting 100$ on the Z4 but the AMG guy is stating he will win

Come on y'all please don't make me lose 100 bucks
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The C63 will probably spank the Z4 as after 60mph, just brute force and ignorance.
Interesting competition though, send the video to Clarkson and his team......
Are both cars auto?
Both have 'launch' mode?
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Its not a C63 though.. But your statement is true if it was.
 
If the Z4 has been warmed sufficiently beforehand it'll let the guy select Launch mode, plus it's got a temporary overboost, enough for a drag race, but the car has to be at correct temps.

No idea if the Merc has launch, you'd think so though.

Make sure you post the results and not just bugger off after we've replied to you.. :poke:
 
All comes down the the launch on a drag strip , I have spent a few happy sundays at Santa Pod really annoying people on serious superbikes with some shaft drive peice of s**t cruiser that just happens to be very launchable .
 
Friend of mine recently bought a 2016 C63, I managed to get a go.. GOD that thing is ferocious off the line, AND through the gears, traction light comes on on every change up to 5th.. However, it is TRICKY to get it off the line quickly, as there is TOO much power, so to speak. So yes, it'll be more down to the drivers than the cars I reckon...

Mike
 
Ducklakeview said:
buzyg said:
Does either have a mechanical LSD?
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The AMG does.. My m8 was NOT impressed with me leaving "11's" of his precious rubber on the deck :)

Mike
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Thought it did. Going to make it easier to use all the torque from that V8 bomb under the bonnet. :wink:
 
Since the cars on paper are so close - the driver is the biggest factor. Both these cars are big bhp and easily loose a second just spinning.

Below is an video of me vrs v8

On paper an e92 m3 should kill my 2ltr - but he got to much power down to quick. Launch can win or lose an drag race.

https://youtu.be/xERJ0KPgsgM

Can you please post times?

What fuel they using & and any engine mods?
 
Update: the Z4 driver has not yet replaced his tires to Michelin PS2. The rematch is going down tomorrow!

As far as I know: there's no Manuel in the SLK55 cars, it's a 7 speed automatic but no DCT type. The Z4 is the 35is with the DCT! The AMG guy has performance tires while the Z4 didn't and the times were

55 AMG: 13.0 1/4
Z4: 13.4 1/4

The Z4 claims he wasn't set up and wants a rematch!

@Twin Turbo: both cars are stock but what I'm curious is if these two cars are exact exact on performance! They both also agreed to do some roll
Races but I think the AMG takes it :(

I'm a little sad because I was hoping the BMW has a chance against it since it's not even a M car and there is no modern "m" Z types!
 
So the 35is should trap lower than 13.4s. I noticed in your OP you mentioned the 35is has pulled 12.9s in the 1/4 mile. Where have you seen this info?

There shouldnt be much in it at all, did the 35is driver use launch control? How much fuel was in each car, any additional passengers?
 
I would expect a 35is with a role to achieve better times -this could be down to the driver factor.

However, the biggest issues should have been removed - that they were not stationary. So it more about the car and not the driver.

As a comparison, my best personal time in a 2ltr is 13.5secs. However, I had a stationary start.

TBH - that is my strength - as from a rolling start an 35is will absolutely innaliate me.
 
Twin Turbo said:
Since the cars on paper are so close - the driver is the biggest factor. Both these cars are big bhp and easily loose a second just spinning.

Below is an video of me vrs v8

On paper an e92 m3 should kill my 2ltr - but he got to much power down to quick. Launch can win or lose an drag race.

https://youtu.be/xERJ0KPgsgM

Can you please post times?

What fuel they using & and any engine mods?
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Wow - you nailed it off the line :driving: :thumbsup:
 
I have had a mapped 35is and now have a mapped C63...

I can safely say the C63 will destroy the 35is on a roll,as has been said getting the C63 off the line smoothly without lighting up the tyres is the hard thing...
 
Z4M-2006 said:
I have had a mapped 35is and now have a mapped C63...

I can safely say the C63 will destroy the 35is on a roll,as has been said getting the C63 off the line smoothly without lighting up the tyres is the hard thing...
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We are still talking about the old 55 here though, not the newer car. How would the NA SLK55AMG stand up is the question. :wink:
 
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