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      12-21-2012, 12:33 PM   #98
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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen View Post
Show me the Japanese V-6's that are faster than the N20 328? (I would say only the G37 and IS350 count, both of which align with the 335(though the G25 was just dropped).

The Japanese V-6 offerings basically can about equal the N20 in terms of performance, but not so much beat it. That's the point, V-6 performance and 4 cylinder economy.

Funny enough, the C350 Benz barely lines up with the N20, it's C250 is comical.

Reliability, well that's a bit complicated. I can point to examples of V-6's that have been less reliable than a small size turbo and vice versa. I would not own any european modern car without a warranty, so that point is mute.
Sure,

2012 BMW 328i 8 speed auto

0-60 5.6
0-100 14.7
1/4 mile 14.2 @ 98 mph

FUEL ECONOMY*:
EPA city/highway driving: 24/36 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ic-test-review

2012 Toyota Camry V6 Auto

0-60 5.8
0-100 14.1
1/4 mile 14.3 @ 101 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 21/30 mpg
C/D observed: 25 mpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review

2013 Honda Accord V6 auto

0-60 5.6
0-100 13.9
1/4 mile 14.1 @ 101 mph

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 21/34 mpg
C/D observed: 23 mpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...-6-test-review

What is so special about the N20 vs the V6's in terms of straight line acceleration and fuel economy? After 0-60 (FWD) the Camry and Accord have an edge on the 328i, look at trap speed for all three and here is the kicker, look at the observed fuel economy.
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