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A note about fit: classic RWD biased 8HP from ZF will not fit into transverse, it is only for longitude engine placement. However there is 9HP from ZF widely used by FCA, e.g. 2.0t Tonale from Alfa is using it, Jeep etc.. Why don't BMW utilized it - is a question. The answer probably fuel consumption and price.
No question DCT is more efficient on milage/consumption as there is no power loss in torque converter, also more quick and explains how guys are getting 5.5 sec 0-100 for 28i, that is much quicker then in proclaimed tech specs and is hardly achievable for same B48 in stock X3 30i (7 horsepower more, 248HP vs 241HP), appearantly all they are lost in torque converter. However the price we pay is not refined shifting and unpredictable lags. Hopefully BMW will polish this up.
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