BMW to bring diesels to U.S.

October3

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BMW has announced that it will bring its 3.0L twin-turbo diesel engine to the U.S. The engine — which features variable twin-turbo technology — is currently available in many of BMW’s European vehicles. BMW recently previewed the engine in its 3, 5 and 6-series cars, although the automaker has yet to confirm which models will get the diesel and how much the diesel option will cost.

According to the editor of Roundel, Satch Carlson, the 3 and 5-series are the most likely candidates to receive the diesel option.

In Europe, the 335d produces 286 horsepower and 427 lb-ft of torque, while still achieving a combined cycle of 35 mpg. In comparison, a 335i produces 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque with a combined cycle of 20 mpg.

BMW failed to give a time frame for a U.S. diesel introduction, although it is believed the diesel will bow in the latter part of next year.

According to Wards Auto, diesels account for 67% of BMW’s European sales.




 


34 Comments

  1. 2/3? wow.

    and that MPG…dang. How much extra do you have to pay to get it though?

    Comment by Brendino, posted on October3 at 8:24 am
  2. That 335d is one great piece of machinery.

    Comment by Rotman, posted on October3 at 8:29 am
  3. 1-series diesel would be the ulitmate car; all that torque under my right foot. Oh man this is so cool. forget hybrids.

    Comment by meanpants555, posted on October3 at 8:36 am
  4. It’s about time…why are the big three lagging behind on this?

    Comment by rodeo40, posted on October3 at 8:45 am
  5. I just wish they had a manual transmission for their diesels. That would be an amazing car to own.

    Comment by SWM335, posted on October3 at 9:05 am
  6. X3 would be the best application for this motor.

    Comment by Renton, posted on October3 at 9:07 am
  7. SUV’s should by their nauture, diesel powered cars, only that you never cared much about fuel consumption, because fuel is much cheaper on your side of the pond. In most euro countries, for example, you only get diesel Land Rovers, gas variants are usally in order only.

    Comment by Eurolion, posted on October3 at 9:12 am
  8. TORQUE!!! This thing’s gonna eat tires like donuts at an obesity convention.

    Comment by global_lightning, posted on October3 at 9:13 am
  9. BMW needs to stop building ugly cars that look like they came out of a Fischer Price warehouse.

    Comment by CHEERSNGEARS, posted on October3 at 9:28 am
  10. it’s all about the dollar signs…

    Comment by maximus, posted on October3 at 10:09 am
  11. Diesels and Ethanlol won’t solve any of the resource problems here. We need a better alternative. But I guess we’ll have to go through 10 years of people buying this crap and the government giving millions away in incentives and subsidies to realize it was a mistake.

    Comment by HoosierHero, posted on October3 at 10:18 am
  12. If I were to buy a new SUV, and if I had the money, I would get the X5 3.0sd, which features the 286hp V6 diesel engine. Far better than Audi’s 233hp diesel in the Q7 and Merc’s ML 320CDI with 224hp.

    Comment by Tosta Mista, posted on October3 at 10:58 am
  13. YES! I WANT ONE!

    Comment by A4, posted on October3 at 11:49 am
  14. About time. Modern diesels are great.

    Comment by jamaicandude, posted on October3 at 12:24 pm
  15. inline 6 twin turbo diesel, hmm, i might do an engine swap for my e30 :)

    Comment by ///m, posted on October3 at 12:25 pm
  16. hell yeah!

    Comment by seanm415, posted on October3 at 12:27 pm
  17. Too bad the car looks like CRAP.

    Comment by Impulsive, posted on October3 at 12:29 pm
  18. Rotman:
    True

    More diesels are needed. especially if we can make it from renewable sources. Switchgrass and such.

    Comment by jackjimturkey, posted on October3 at 12:43 pm
  19. Sweet! I may have to buy one of these. A 335d would be a nice fun commuter car. Now I’ll have to decide between a 2009 CTS-V or a 2009 335d (different animals, I know, but I like both for different reasons).

    Comment by Z06ified, posted on October3 at 1:04 pm
  20. Heresy Z06ified - I thought you were a GM guy.
    The 335d is compelling though. MB, Audi abd Infiniti better get their competitors ready. Lexus probably won’t bring a diesel. They’ll cram a hybrid IS-f down our throats first.

    Comment by Jazz, posted on October3 at 1:32 pm
  21. Did everyone miss that BMW is going to have Hybrids soon also?

    Comment by deutschetouring1337, posted on October3 at 2:32 pm
  22. 67% of Europes sales but german carmakers only account for what $20 of all US sales??

    Comment by deutschetouring1337, posted on October3 at 2:33 pm
  23. blah 20%

    Comment by deutschetouring1337, posted on October3 at 2:34 pm
  24. I’m gonna buy one of those just so I can pull stumps out of the ground.

    Comment by Madcapp, posted on October3 at 2:34 pm
  25. EGGcellent. :cool: Show me an engine that can produce the same or better amount of HP & Torque YET can achieve 35 MPG…that’s BMW for you!

    Comment by 1c3d0g, posted on October3 at 7:25 pm
  26. Unfortunately it looks like the 335d is only available with an AUTOMATIC tranny in Europe. I hope that changes for the US release.

    Comment by Hari, posted on October3 at 8:28 pm
  27. Tosta Mista,
    BMW never ever had a V6 engine!!! Where did you see V6 in a BMW, be it petrol or diesel!?

    Comment by Bimmer, posted on October3 at 8:58 pm
  28. ///m,
    good luck with you conversion. First of all it wont work (too uch electronics on modern engine, second of all even if it would work it’ll cost you a pretty penny, so it wont be financialy viable.

    Comment by Bimmer, posted on October3 at 9:00 pm
  29. Same engine is available in X3 in Europe and soon will be available in their X5.
    UK figures are: (source: BMW Car Magazine)
    335d Sedan: 37.7mpg, 0-62mph - 6.2 sec, top speed (limited!) 155mph
    535d Sedan: 41.5mpg (don’t ask me how heavier 5-er can post better figures), 0-62 - 6.4 sec, top speed 155mph, again limited.
    After re-chip by DMS Automotive in 535d 0-60mph - 5.5sec, “Some clever remapping by DMS liberates 344bhp at 4200rpm and a faintly ludicrous 506lb ft at 2570rpm, all for just £999″ (Source: http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/56346/bmw_5series.html) Thats same time as 335i Coupe and 0.1 sec faster then 335i Sedan!

    Comment by Bimmer, posted on October3 at 9:19 pm
  30. Diesel is good for the time being. Hybrid will need to wait for another 10 years for its actual use.

    Comment by kool_aje, posted on October3 at 11:20 pm
  31. California will come up with some excuse not to let diesel into the state.

    Comment by The Stig, posted on October4 at 12:54 am
  32. BMW always had the better handling and engine output, with more mpg it’d be the ultimate driving machine indeed. Now, if they can only use more sumptuous interior materials…

    Comment by Veda, posted on October4 at 4:15 am
  33. If there is one oil burner engine to bring over to you and show you what a real diesel can do it might as well be this one!
    There is also a reason why this is an auto - it has lots of torque! I’ve not driven this engine in the 3 series, but have driven the 5 series touring with it, which was absolutely awesome.
    Gobsmackingly good - and this from someone who doesn’t usually go for BMW’s.

    Comment by spud, posted on October4 at 3:50 pm
  34. California needs to have an earthquake and fall off into the ocean and save the mother earth.

    Comment by Get Real, posted on October5 at 7:31 am

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