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There has been some helpful discussion on this before: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647900
Whilst I have not tried both, I cannot believe the changes are actually 'faster' in the standard auto. The underlying mechanics are surely the same? I have no doubt that the timing of the changes is more aggressive though (to use a greater proportion of the rev range and peak torque band).
But is the std transmission in say sport mode really slower overall than its sport counterpart? I doubt it or surely BMW would have to say so in their literature and 0 - 60 times.
Meanwhile, I think paddles are very cool but, truthfully, I've never used them in earnest on my Audi. I just don't find it an intuitive way to control the transmission (and it must be even more difficult with 8spds to choose from), although I'm if you use it enough it becomes second nature...
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