How are these times tested ? 

Are they tested in full auto mode, Dynamic mode, sport mode or full manual mode. I doubt their will be much difference between the different modes but im just curious as to how they test these times.

Hi Bob,

I don't now how they are tested, but my 2011 3.0D is much, much quicker off the mark in S mode and even quicker again when combined with dynamic mode.

J

Point to point testing on a strip of road normally, but I would take as a guide only, many factors can influence.

In my XF sports mode holds the gears longer and dynamic mode improves throttle response and speeds up gear changes too I believe along with stiffer suspension. 

2 hours ago, Jon Hyde said:

Hi Bob,

I don't now how they are tested, but my 2011 3.0D is much, much quicker off the mark in S mode and even quicker again when combined with dynamic mode.

J

Exactly what I was thinking, I dont use the flappy paddles often... but fun when I do, usually when theres a noisy smoky Skoda Fabia or the likes holding me up.

Love my flappy paddles and the pops and bangs when down shifting in Dynamic mode 😁