BMW 316d revealed

[mikeyb]

BMW launches its cleanest 3-Series model yet.


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Take a look at BMW’s most fuel efficient 3-Series to date, which is set to combine good economy and low emissions with a rewarding driving experience (http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/237403/bmw_316d_revealed.html#) when it goes on sale in September.

The BMW 316d has a range of over 800 miles and, powered by a 1,995cc four-cylinder diesel engine, offers an average of 62.8 mpg. Coupled with CO2 emissions of just 118g/km, this saloon is the cleanest 3 Series BMW have ever made.

In terms of performance, the BMW 316d’s engine is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox and has a 116Hp output with a torque of 260Nm from 1,750rpm, delivering a 0-62 time of 10.9 seconds onto a top speed of 125mph.

The BMW 316d ES Saloon will be on sale as of September, priced from £23,330, and its economy and CO2 emissions put it in the VED road tax bracket band C (costing £35 per year) and in the 13% benefit-in-kind band.

[Protege52003]

nice......

i would still like the 335d that gets low-to mid 30's MPG and 6.X from 0-60!

-R

[mikeyb]

nice......

i would still like the 335d that gets low-to mid 30's MPG and 6.X from 0-60!

-R

In real world driving the 335d averages 40+. I've heard this from 6 customers of mine and from the NA BMW rep for the diesel product line.

[GoFast]

is there going to be a us version?

[mikeyb]

is there going to be a us version?

rumors are flying around that BMW is investigating bring over gas and diesel 4cyls to the US.

[Kymerik]

rumors are flying around that BMW is investigating bring over gas and diesel 4cyls to the US.

seeing as most of this country hates the idea of diesels...i dont see them seeing this as a viable option :/

[Familia323]

is there going to be a us version?
Damn, I had just assumed it was coming here until you pointed that out. What was I thinking! The US getting a 60+mpg cleaner diesel vehicle. yeah right....That would be too logical.

[Kymerik]

Damn, I had just assumed it was coming here until you pointed that out. What was I thinking! The US getting a 60+mpg cleaner diesel vehicle. yeah right....That would be too logical.

which is exactly why it wont happen lol

[mikeyb]

Americans would rather go buy Hybrids that have a larger carbon foot print than these cars.

[Saskatchewan17]

If they stuck this in the 1-series hatchback, and made the price reasonable (25k or so) it would sell like hotcakes here.

[Kymerik]

Americans would rather go buy Hybrids that have a larger carbon foot print than these cars.

this would be because your average american is a dumbass peice of trash that should be killed for being a mindless sheep

[mikeyb]

If they stuck this in the 1-series hatchback, and made the price reasonable (25k or so) it would sell like hotcakes here.

BMW does sell 116d and 118d in europe. There is even a 120d and 130d.

[Kymerik]

BMW does sell 116d and 118d in europe. There is even a 120d and 130d.

more cars we're likely never to see :( i hate this country and the people in it :(

[warrier04]

the fact that the masses believe a hybrid to be a cleaner car that's 'better' for us keeps awesome vehicles like this from having success over here.

dammit.

[Saskatchewan17]

BMW does sell 116d and 118d in europe. There is even a 120d and 130d.

Yeah I know, they should bring it over here though is what I'm saying.

[Dermen]

Americans would rather go buy Hybrids that have a larger carbon foot print than these cars.

The Prius, Insight, Camry Hybrid, Altima Hybrid, and Fusion Hybrid's annual carbon foot print is 2/3 to 3/4 less than the VW Jetta Diesel.