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      08-14-2012, 09:10 AM   #27
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I drove both in IMHO the difference in acceleration between the two is definitely noticeable. The N55 takes on a completely different character in comparison to the N20 (2.8i) turbo (BOV sounds), cold startup, etc The N20 is a strong motor but it's not the N55.

Put it in sport mode shift manually and go through the gears and you will get almost DCT like shifts. I am completely satisfied. The 35i is a bonafide sleeper 0-60 in 5.5 or better stock is nothing to sneeze at. Or put it this way you can equal the acceleration of a new Cayenne GTS up to 60
I don't know, maybe I drove a really good 28 and a really bad 35 because I would really consider the difference marginal from the 2 vehicles I drove. And I have a 328 (N52) and a 335 now so have a good idea as to how different only 40TQ and 60HP makes. I certainly can't refute the 0-60 times, but it's an SUV, why would I care about that lol!
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