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Originally Posted by bradleyland
BMW really does need to sort out their new electronic power steering or they're going to continue to get hammered in reviews. Having said that, I cannot believe the reviewer didn't address the #1 question everyone (I know) has about the new M133 engine: what's the turbo lag like?
If you check the Autocar written review, things don't sound too good:
Yikes. Late power delivery from a turbocharged car is a major peeve of mine. I just won't tolerate it.
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I believe that Autocar reviewer doesn't understand the concept of lag then!? What you quote has nothing to do with lag. That the Merc has less torque at low rpm is certainly true but no lag. Lag is the phenomenon that you accelerate and open up the inflow of air, but the turbo needs time to spool up to deliver boost. Most probably the lag of the merc is bigger than the one of the M135i since it's turbo pressure to displacement ratio is much higher!