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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen
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.
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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.