Manual vs. 8-speed auto CO2
12-04-2009, 04:40 AM
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Do you know how close this new 8-speed automatic can get to the manual CO2 figures? For example manual 520d is 5.0 l/100km, but what about automatic?
This is important in those countries (at least Finland) that tax cars according those CO2 figures. So automatic can be much more expensive that manual in some cases.
I am guessing 5.1-5.2 l/100km for automatic 520d, as they claim that 8-speed automatic is 6% better than the old 6-speed. (E60 figures are 5.1 and 5.6).
Hybrid model should be able to get under 5 litres, but it may take one or two years before we see low end hybrids.
This is important in those countries (at least Finland) that tax cars according those CO2 figures. So automatic can be much more expensive that manual in some cases.
I am guessing 5.1-5.2 l/100km for automatic 520d, as they claim that 8-speed automatic is 6% better than the old 6-speed. (E60 figures are 5.1 and 5.6).
Hybrid model should be able to get under 5 litres, but it may take one or two years before we see low end hybrids.
12-04-2009, 09:47 AM
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My Ride: '09 LCI 520dA Business. Alpine White; Heated Standard seats in Beige Fusion Artificial Leather and Light poplar wood trim, high-gloss; Sport Steering Wheel; Automatic A/C with Extended features; Hi-Fi loudspeaker system; Cup holders; Cruise control with brake function; Heated ext. mirrors - folding, auto dimming; Xenons with Adaptive headlights and High-beam Assistant; PDC; Sunblinds for side and rear windows; USB interface; Extended Interior Lights Package; Soft-close doors; Windscreen with green shade band; Elec Fr Seats + Driver Memory; Smokers Package; Floor mats, velour
From the press kit:
520d: 132 g/km (5.0 litres / 100km)
520dA: 137 g/km (5.2 litres / 100km)
520d: 132 g/km (5.0 litres / 100km)
520dA: 137 g/km (5.2 litres / 100km)
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