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      04-22-2008, 10:47 PM   #51
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Originally Posted by MVF4Rrider View Post
Is BMW reporting different gas mileage for the the DCT vs. 6MT? IN the Audi TT, their DSG system gave better fuel economy over the manual gearbox. The fact you don't lift during upshifts is what saves gas. It's measurable.
No, BMW is reporting the same mileage for the DCT.

Some of us speculate that BMW did not submit the DCT to be tested by the EPA.
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