Wednesday, 23 November 2011

2012 BMW 528i Driven: Small DI Turbo Four Makes 5er More Efficient, but Not Better

2012 BMW 528i Driven: Small DI Turbo Four Makes 5er More Efficient, but Not Better:

2012 BMW 528i sedan


Future-tech’s holy trinity makes for a more efficient base 5-series, but not necessarily a better one.


We’ve been skeptical of claims that direct injection and turbochargers could replace displacement while returning sky-high fuel economy since the beginning. Our observed mileage with many such engines has suggested that potential fuel savings are being overstated, but in fairness, making maximum horsepower takes fuel regardless of the displacement. Our leadfoot, hit-the-redline driving style prioritizes quickness far above efficiency, and we manage to wring less-than-optimal mpg figures out of pretty much anything we drive.


Keep Reading: 2012 BMW 528i – First Drive Review


http://admin.cdnew.hfmus.com/reviews/car/11q4/2012_bmw_528i_-first_drive_review



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