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What does a higher gear ratio mean on the new BMW 5 Series ED?

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Hello, I would like to ask what does 'higher gear ratio' on the BMW 5 Series EfficientDynamics mean please?

Asked by Mary Lynch ยท

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Hi Mary,

This means simply that, for a given speed on the road, the higher the gear ratio, the lower speed the engine will turn at. This results in less fuel consumption.

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Answered by Shane O' Donoghue

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