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Originally Posted by JCL
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What the diesel owners notice is that the vehicle doesn't need to shift as often. They describe that as feeling effortless. No argument. But it is still slower. And with the narrower power band of the diesel, and fewer gears in the transmission, it is a good thing it does have more flywheel torque.
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Originally Posted by JCL
The N57 diesel is listed as having full torque available from 1750 to 3000 rpm, a 1250 rpm band. The N55 gasoline engine is listed as having full torque available from 1200 to 5000 rpm, a 3800 rpm band, ie 3 times as wide. While the N57 has greater peak torque, which would you describe as having more drivability/flexibility?
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So why the engine with a narrower powerband shifts less
