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      11-18-2011, 11:32 AM   #8
Tom K.
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Originally Posted by MPBK View Post
Thanks, Tom. That explains the discrepancy.
Yeah, the DCT is what sold the 135i to me, but I wish it were more efficient, as the Step, which can extract more miles than the manual.
I'd be curious as to the reason that the DCT cars seem to be 10~15% thirstier than the 6 speed Steptronic, given similar gearing. Especially since there is no torque converter in the DCT!

Personally, I'll stick with my MT with only 6 speeds...

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