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Originally Posted by ducatiboy72
-320i is about 1 second faster at overtaking when using kickdown from 80-120 km/h
-320d accelerates faster in high gears due to higher torque
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That reflects exactly the different characteristics between a 20d & a 20i. The 20i is faster using kickdown cos the petrol engine has wider power band & stronger top end. On the other hand if u drive a manual & don't like to change down for overtaking, the 20d will be faster cos it has higher peak torque, providing u've not let the revs drop too low.