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Message: <blockquote data-quote="slyder" data-source="post: 673196" data-attributes="member: 23921">x2n is a common myth that 2.8 is a petrol guzzler. On the contrary its the opposite. Remember the rule is power to weight ratio.so 2.0 vs 2.8 liter engine in actual fact 2.8 uses less petrol than 2.0 if you are both travelling the same speed and same acceleration.If you drive heavy footed then of course the 2.8 will take more coz you are already definitely accelerating faster. But lets say you set your max speed limit to 80kmh. 2.8 will require less time on the gas pedal to reach that speed vs a 2.0 liter engine. therefore you are actually using less petrol.there is another thread in the e36 category talking about the fuel consumption. look that up.on the e34 520. avoid it dood. you need at least a 2.5 liter engine to move that heavy ass. else the car feels really underpowered and sluggish.</blockquote>