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.
10/03, 8:24 AM
posted by:
Brendino
2/3? wow.
and that MPG…dang. How much extra do you have to pay to get it though?
10/03, 8:29 AM
posted by:
Rotman
That 335d is one great piece of machinery.
10/03, 8:36 AM
posted by:
meanpants555
1-series diesel would be the ulitmate car; all that torque under my right foot. Oh man this is so cool. forget hybrids.
10/03, 8:45 AM
posted by:
rodeo40
It’s about time…why are the big three lagging behind on this?
10/03, 9:05 AM
posted by:
SWM335
I just wish they had a manual transmission for their diesels. That would be an amazing car to own.
10/03, 9:07 AM
posted by:
Renton
X3 would be the best application for this motor.
10/03, 9:12 AM
posted by:
Eurolion
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.
10/03, 9:13 AM
posted by:
global_lightning
TORQUE!!! This thing’s gonna eat tires like donuts at an obesity convention.
10/03, 9:28 AM
posted by:
CHEERSNGEARS
BMW needs to stop building ugly cars that look like they came out of a Fischer Price warehouse.
10/03, 10:09 AM
posted by:
maximus
it’s all about the dollar signs…
10/03, 10:18 AM
posted by:
HoosierHero
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.
10/03, 10:58 AM
posted by:
Tosta Mista
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.
10/03, 11:49 AM
posted by:
A4
YES! I WANT ONE!
10/03, 12:24 PM
posted by:
jamaicandude
About time. Modern diesels are great.
10/03, 12:25 PM
posted by:
///m
inline 6 twin turbo diesel, hmm, i might do an engine swap for my e30
10/03, 12:27 PM
posted by:
seanm415
hell yeah!
10/03, 12:29 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
Too bad the car looks like CRAP.
10/03, 12:43 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Rotman:
True
More diesels are needed. especially if we can make it from renewable sources. Switchgrass and such.
10/03, 1:04 PM
posted by:
Z06ified
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).
10/03, 1:32 PM
posted by:
Jazz
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.
10/03, 2:32 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
Did everyone miss that BMW is going to have Hybrids soon also?
10/03, 2:33 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
67% of Europes sales but german carmakers only account for what $20 of all US sales??
10/03, 2:34 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
blah 20%
10/03, 2:34 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
I’m gonna buy one of those just so I can pull stumps out of the ground.
10/03, 7:25 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
EGGcellent.
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!
10/03, 8:28 PM
posted by:
Hari
Unfortunately it looks like the 335d is only available with an AUTOMATIC tranny in Europe. I hope that changes for the US release.
10/03, 8:58 PM
posted by:
Bimmer
Tosta Mista,
BMW never ever had a V6 engine!!! Where did you see V6 in a BMW, be it petrol or diesel!?
10/03, 9:00 PM
posted by:
Bimmer
///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.
10/03, 9:19 PM
posted by:
Bimmer
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!
10/03, 11:20 PM
posted by:
kool_aje
Diesel is good for the time being. Hybrid will need to wait for another 10 years for its actual use.
10/04, 12:54 AM
posted by:
The Stig
California will come up with some excuse not to let diesel into the state.
10/04, 4:15 AM
posted by:
Veda
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…
10/04, 3:50 PM
posted by:
spud
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.
10/05, 7:31 AM
posted by:
Get Real
California needs to have an earthquake and fall off into the ocean and save the mother earth.