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      05-03-2011, 09:44 AM   #12
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35i fuel economy is better mainly because of a numerically lower rear axle ratio than the 28i. The 28i is geared down so that it seems more responsive. I think this fuel consumption issue is one reason BMW is so eager to replace the N52 engine with the N20 in the 28i.
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