Sharper throttle response makes it feel keener than the Mercedes and, in spite of its 220Nm torque deficit, it just has the edge for in - gear response.
Not exact matches
Pressing a VXR button on the dash does the opposite,
making the suspension harder, the
throttle response sharper and the steering weightier — this is the mode to choose if you want to explore the VXR's full potential.
The Dynamic mode
makes the
throttle response sharper and adds some more weight to the steering, but it didn't feel so relaxed in the comfort mode, which we stuck to.
It's not the best - sounding engine on the planet,
making a droning noise like a hoover on full
throttle, but the slightly manic power delivery and
sharp throttle response (especially in Sport mode) is great fun to try and tame.
Set the standard Drive Performance Control to Sport mode, and you get a lovely
sharp throttle response, which combines to
make the 2 Series feel quicker than you'd expect.
As one cycles through the
throttle response quickens and sports
sharp makes it even quicker.
There's a Sport button on the center console that in theory should liven the powertrain's performance, but in practice just
makes the
throttle response a bit too
sharp — leading to the sort of hesitation I just mentioned, at best.