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So the 3-series coupe will be 428i or 435i? I guess they're doing what Audi did with the A4 and A5?Originally Posted by tSamShoX
That LTBMW
The new M4 (They really gonna rename the 3 series coupe 4?) is gonna be a MONSTER.
Subsequent high-spirited comparison drives on warm and dry surfaces, however, revealed the original 444-horsepower RS5 as no match for the sheer dynamic satisfaction of the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG coupe and BMW M3 coupe. The RS5, even with its improved lighter and quicker-reacting Quattro, simply had too hard a time resisting prodigious amounts of understeer.
Originally Posted by kngpin88
I hate the route they are taking. There is no distinction between any of their cars now. It looks like a mini 5 series.
8TH PLACE : Buick Regal GS
7TH PLACE: 2012 Infiniti G25
6TH PLACE: 2012 Acura TSX V-6
5TH PLACE: 2011 Lexus IS 250 F-Sport
4TH PLACE : 2012 Audi A4 Quattro
3RD PLACE: Mercedes-Benz C250
2ND PLACE: Volvo S60 T5
1ST PLACE: BMW 328i Sport Line
Originally Posted by RFX45
I think you'll be very happy with how it drives. I've heard nothing but good things about how it performs, it's all about being able to live with that front end.
Originally Posted by RFX45
Is the diesel version coming to the US?
BMW forced to lower 2012 3 Series automatic fuel economy to 33 mpg
Remember that new 36-mpg 2012 BMW 3 Series we were so excited about, the 328i that got better fuel economy in EPA testing than even the old 335d diesel model? Well, those early estimates haven't held up.
BMW has confirmed to Autoblog that the EPA has issued revised numbers for the eight-speed automatic-equipped F30 328i, with highway fuel economy taking a 3-mile-per-gallon hit to 33 mpg and the city number dropping by a single digit to 23 mpg. BMW is investigating the discrepancy but says the 2012 figure will stay at 33. Spokesman Tom Plucinsky: "Unfortunately, there is no provision in the EPA rules for a re-test this year. Therefore regardless of the results of our investigation, the new rating will stand for this model year."
Though BMW says its testing showed the car capable of 36 mpg on the highway, the EPA decided to validate BMW's numbers and came away with different results. As we type this, the government's fueleconomy.gov website has not yet been updated, though BMW's consumer website reflects the new numbers. According to Plucinsky, buyers of the six-speed manual 328i can expect to see a 34 mpg highway figure on their window sticker, which fueleconomy.gov corroborates at 23/34.
What's surprising about this situation is that when we test drove the new 3 Series last fall, BMW told our Matt Davis it was estimating only 32 mpg highway. Plucinsky suggests that perhaps the 32-mpg figure was an "early estimate was based on the previous version of the 328i."
While the efficiency hit is disappointing, even with the downgrade to 33-to-34 miles per gallon, the 3 Series' fuel economy figures are still class-leading, besting competitors including the Acura TL and TSX, Audi A4, Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G, Lexus IS and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
With all of that said, we can't help but wonder if this development will add fuel to the fire of those who have been clamoring for the EPA to "retest" the fuel economy of vehicles in the wake of owner complaints?