Thread: M3 vs Merc S500
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      02-29-2016, 10:44 AM   #1
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M3 vs Merc S500

Had a little fun with a 2008/2009 S500 this morning. Two lane left turn entrance onto freeway with long ramp. He doesn't make any indication that he is wanting to play but as soon as the light turns green, he stomps on it. My car is in stock mode, traction control fully on. Now roads are wet and it is raining lightly. As soon as I push throttle to the floor and start to accelerate the rear end starts to slide out and MDM kicks in and cuts power. He is slowly pulling away and I try to ease the throttle again to avoid MDM but sure enough, rear end starts to get loose and power cut again. At this point he is pulling away and there's nothing I can do about it. I just can't keep rear end planted. So my question is, in dry weather I'm assuming I should have been able to take him but also, how did he keep things planted? Heavier car? Naturally aspirated car with smoother power delivery? I don't mind losing, just curious how he kept things in check in wet conditions.
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