My point was to use C&D test data (which he used to substantiate his view) to show that you can also paint a different picture using the same real world test data source.
And even though this is a CSL, it's pretty close in this race:
A pretty close 1/4-mile run:
And the 2nd race here between a E92 M3 DCT and a E46 M3 SMG doesn't indicate a huge difference in acceleration.