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      01-29-2012, 08:56 AM   #84
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Originally Posted by RussRamz View Post
I seriously doubt the 328i will have better performance compared to the E90 335d
The numbers may be close, but numbers don't tell you seat-of-the-pants feel. Subjectively, a 335d feels like a big block V8 (of course you already know this), but it has lower 1/4-mile numbers vs 335i on paper simply because it shifts sooner.

The new N20 closes the gap somewhat on the old 335d-- but BMW's been busy on their diesels too!

I imagine the newer versions of the I-6 diesel, coupled with the 8-speed tranny, would get high 20's city, and 40+ on the highway. Who needs hybrids?
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