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Originally Posted by GuidoDoc
Sorry if this is a dumb question but from the driver's perspective what is the difference between a DCT and the current 8AT with paddles? Not asking about the engineering and internal mechanics. I mean what does the DCT do that the AT doesn't. I have zero experience with either.
Someone posted about the DCT being able to drop down multiple gears at once instead of multiple pulls of the paddle. Is that true?
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No dumb questions, finally I've owned both:-
8AT
Automatic box can shift with paddles
Fast and very smooth
Kicks down 1-2 gears I experienced
Will shift to protect the engine
Creeps I.e car rolls without the gas pedal being depress
You didn't want this to to my knowledge this is a ZF engineered torque converter box and with pretty much any BMW engine one of the best power train combos out there
DCT
Can shift auto it paddles
Very fast and can be smooth or punchy, there are 3 settings of shift speed
I think can kick down to the lowest possible gear within engine revs
Does not creep like a torque converter box, this is odd at first, there is a low speed assist mode that's a bit awkward to engage but does constant 2mph
Essentially more of a 2 manual boxes joined together gearbox
Hope this helps, sorry if text is messy on the phone at airport
