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

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

Mary Lynch (Dublin)

Oct 2011 Filed under: gearbox

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Expert answer

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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