![]() Perhaps that’s because this engine wants to go fast. The transitions between stop and go can be abrupt and is more noticeable than some other makes. It’s a great feature and valuable at long stop lights but even when the driver shuts the system off, it defaults back on when the ignition is turned off (the dealership has to program it to stay off). Part of those efficiency gains come from the start/stop function, now standard on all 3 Series models. While that’s not quite what I achieved over the week, it wasn’t hard to see 6.5 L/100 km in highway cruising. The other big plus of the direct-injection four-cylinder, of course, is average combined fuel economy of 7.8 L/100 km, according to BMW. ![]() ![]() Off-the-line acceleration and passing power is impressive, aided by a delightful eight-speed automatic that executes shifts with decisive authority. more than the old six-cylinder it replaces, and a second faster than the old engine in sprints to 100 km/h. Employing a single, twin-scroll turbocharger, the little 2.0-litre enthusiastically erupts with 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque - 58 lb.-ft. While this engine, the same one found in the X1 and now the 528i too, might have to say sorry for its acoustics - and for not matching the creamy smoothness of the six that is still available in the 335i - the four-cylinder is by no means apologetic when it comes to power. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
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