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Old 01-28-2009, 02:13 PM   #11
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Re: AZ fuel consumption comparison (audi,Bmw,Mb)
I always wondered, why automatics have bigger fuel consumption!

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I always wondered, why automatics have bigger fuel consumption!
Additional losses through the Torque converter.
With automatic transmission, the engine will need to generate enough torque to engage the transmission, whilst manual transmission uses the clutch to engage the gears.
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Old 01-28-2009, 03:02 PM   #13
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Re: AZ fuel consumption comparison (audi,Bmw,Mb)
Glad to see the legendary BMW efficiency still there.
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Glad to see the legendary BMW efficiency still there.
Very true... I'm surprised to see figures of the new 7-Series! Very intelligent engines indeed!
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Audis are kinda thirsty huh.

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That's because, they are very heavy.
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