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03-06-2006, 06:41 PM
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I have a 545i and I'm testing response in D vs DS. Of course I like DS much more but I'm wondering if MPG and overall performance takes a hit in DS. What do you all prefer with the steptronic on a 545i?
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There's a school of thought that recommends accelerating to your desired speed as quickly as possible (on the grounds that a quick blast is more efficient than lazy acceleration). I don't find that MPG suffers much driving in DS, major thing is that DS doesn't use 6th so you'll lose a bit if you cruise in DS at freeway speeds. Perhaps accelerating quickly in DS then selecting D at cruising speed gives the best of both worlds 
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Originally Posted by bmw2dr!ve' post='250926' date='Mar 6 2006, 10:41 PM
I have a 545i and I'm testing response in D vs DS. Of course I like DS much more but I'm wondering if MPG and overall performance takes a hit in DS. What do you all prefer with the steptronic on a 545i?
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