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      10-08-2011, 10:26 AM   #40
Glim
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Why so much focus in the article about fuel savings? It is only saving 1mpg and only gets 34 mpg on the highway, you can save 1 mpg in your current BMW by accelerating gently, the fact is: If you own a high powered BMW, you do not ‘gently’ accelerate, I sure don’t.

What I would love to see them do is offer the 520d here in NA, the 2011 520d gets 72.4 mpg and if anyone is actually looking at the fuel efficiency stickers when buying in this range - that would be their niche car. Add an ‘eco pro’ button on to the 520d and it may actually get pressed a few times.

When I am looking to buy in this class I am not looking at fuel efficiency but for the build and material quality, feel of power and engine note, this engine may just sour the last two, only a test drive will tell.

From 2008: Toyota Prius proves a gas guzzler in a race with the BMW 520d

2011 520d specs

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