I have not yet driven the F30 328, but the F30 335 sounds like a turbine and pulls really hard, snapping off shifts quickly and smoothly. Also the 335's stop/start is relatively unobtrusive, which I was concerned about initially, after hearing that the 328 shuddered a bit upon restart. I went with the the six cylinder on the BMW because I just love the torque, power, smoothness, sound, feel, and heritage. The fuel economy is much improved, too, and I will bet that if one can restrain one's right foot a bit, it will get great mileage. I don't doubt the four's prowess and economy at all, however. It is definitely an over-achiever!
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