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Originally Posted by UdubBadger
you really think Step shifts faster than MT? I mean I'm not saying it doesn't and I'm driving a loaner 328 Step and DS mode and M mode shifts pretty quick but then why does BMW claim the 0-60 on the Step is always slower than the MT? I know the DCT is a totally different story.
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No matter how fast the Steptronic shifts gears it can't overcome the fact that the Steptronic has a torque converter which will cause it to lag behind the Manual & the DCT which both utilize a direct connection from the crankshaft to the gearbox. Even a lock-up torque converter won't help with acceleration since it (as I understand it) won't activate until you've stopped accelerating (they only help with mileage).
Disclaimer: IANAE.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque_converter