Rumormill: BMW diesels on sale in the U.S. mid-October

assdon · 07-22-2008, 03:01 AM

Click above for more images of BMW's new diesels

The BMW X5 xDrive35d and 335d, both revealed live at the Detroit Auto Show, will be coming to the States in mid-October according to the latest rumor. The common engine will be BMW's dual turbocharged 3.0L inline-six diesel, good for 265 hp and 425 pound-feet of torque. According to BMW, these two vehicles will be among the most fuel-efficient and best performing in their respective classes. In addition, with their urea injection system and particulate filters, they should be among the cleanest too.

We called our contacts within BMW to confirm or deny the rumor, and as expected, our sources could only reiterate BMW's previous official statements that the cars would be "out by fall."

Dan99 · 07-22-2008, 03:20 AM

Too bad the hydrogen idea is gone.

cowmoo32 · 07-22-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan99

Too bad the hydrogen idea is gone.

gone?

Did I miss something or is BMW advertising a car that they'll never produce (hydrogen 7)?

Sanmiam · 07-22-2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assdon

In addition, with their urea injection system and particulate filters, they should be among the cleanest too.

Urea injection? Has someone been peeing in BMW's think tank?

cowmoo32 · 07-22-2008, 12:51 PM

It's a real thing. I heard about it somewhere awhile back.

willyd · 07-23-2008, 01:39 AM

hmmm... some interesting info there...

Addy25 · 07-23-2008, 11:17 AM

Knowing that the dealers will be asking over the ticket price...and diesel cars being a bit more expensive, I would assume a decently equipped 335d would be in the base petrol M3 Price range... decisions decisions..

willyd · 07-23-2008, 02:58 PM

oh and i don't think the hydrogen idea was ever going to be marketed as a production car or not, but either way it's not like they trashed the idea because they are bringing diesel engines to the usa...

don't know where anyone could have gotten that idea

mrshelley · 07-23-2008, 04:01 PM

I'd be interested in a BMW diesel as I'd never buy a gasser. I've owned my fair share of VW diesels and my 2000 Jetta TDI still gives 50mpg on the highway and 44 in the city. I even convinced a crew member of mine on how good my Jetta is by taking him down to VIR driving 70-80 mph (with the air on). After 650 miles of driving, I finally decided to fill it up. It took 13 gallons.

FTWeisse · 07-23-2008, 05:53 PM

I'm dying to have a 335d X5 with a 6-Speed. I'd love to scoop one this winter

simsima325 · 07-23-2008, 06:15 PM

this is of course terrific news, been waiting a long time for diesels to arrive.
hopefully the markup isnt too great.

bimmer07 · 07-23-2008, 06:19 PM

335d m-sport touring FTW

keith_m3-4 · 07-23-2008, 06:24 PM

425Ft lbs and economical!

I'm all for tourings but still not feel'in the E90 version of it.

willyd · 07-23-2008, 09:10 PM

that torque is unreal...
i wonder what they'll be charging for these guys.
that's my only fear

bimmer07 · 07-23-2008, 09:15 PM

in the UK the 335 m sport touring is like 36k and the 335d m sport touring is like 38k...the prices there are a lot more for a car but thats a rough idea

keith_m3-4 · 07-23-2008, 11:11 PM

They've been using that motor for a while so it's not new...hope prices reflect that.

Dan99 · 07-24-2008, 02:05 AM

There's an interview with the bmw cheif engineer saying that h7 idea won't go into production due to lack of hydrogen infrastucture.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=593639

07-22-2008, 03:01 AM	#1
assdon Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: beijing Posts: 8 My Ride: bmw750 View My Garage	Rumormill: BMW diesels on sale in the U.S. mid-October Click above for more images of BMW's new diesels The BMW X5 xDrive35d and 335d, both revealed live at the Detroit Auto Show, will be coming to the States in mid-October according to the latest rumor. The common engine will be BMW's dual turbocharged 3.0L inline-six diesel, good for 265 hp and 425 pound-feet of torque. According to BMW, these two vehicles will be among the most fuel-efficient and best performing in their respective classes. In addition, with their urea injection system and particulate filters, they should be among the cleanest too. We called our contacts within BMW to confirm or deny the rumor, and as expected, our sources could only reiterate BMW's previous official statements that the cars would be "out by fall."

07-22-2008, 03:20 AM	#2
Dan99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Omaha-Nebraska Posts: 3,038 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	Too bad the hydrogen idea is gone. __________________

07-22-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
cowmoo32 drunken science Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5,511 My Ride: Trek 1.2 View My Garage	It's a real thing. I heard about it somewhere awhile back. __________________ flickher

07-23-2008, 01:39 AM	#6
willyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisky, ca Posts: 1,531 My Ride: 99' 323i - sold :( View My Garage	hmmm... some interesting info there... __________________ UUC Stage 2 Suspension :: 18 x 8.5 CSL Reps :: Pirelli PZero Nero :: Clears :: Titanium Enhanced DDE :: Need More $$

07-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#7
Addy25 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sunny Norcal Posts: 706 My Ride: TitanSilber m3 Vert. View My Garage	Knowing that the dealers will be asking over the ticket price...and diesel cars being a bit more expensive, I would assume a decently equipped 335d would be in the base petrol M3 Price range... decisions decisions.. __________________

07-23-2008, 02:58 PM	#8
willyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisky, ca Posts: 1,531 My Ride: 99' 323i - sold :( View My Garage	oh and i don't think the hydrogen idea was ever going to be marketed as a production car or not, but either way it's not like they trashed the idea because they are bringing diesel engines to the usa... don't know where anyone could have gotten that idea __________________ UUC Stage 2 Suspension :: 18 x 8.5 CSL Reps :: Pirelli PZero Nero :: Clears :: Titanium Enhanced DDE :: Need More $$

07-23-2008, 04:01 PM	#9
mrshelley Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 914 My Ride: 2004 330i View My Garage	I'd be interested in a BMW diesel as I'd never buy a gasser. I've owned my fair share of VW diesels and my 2000 Jetta TDI still gives 50mpg on the highway and 44 in the city. I even convinced a crew member of mine on how good my Jetta is by taking him down to VIR driving 70-80 mph (with the air on). After 650 miles of driving, I finally decided to fill it up. It took 13 gallons. __________________

07-23-2008, 05:53 PM	#10
FTWeisse Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Michelle Ryan's Feet Posts: 2,879 My Ride: has no hip-hop rimz View My Garage	I'm dying to have a 335d X5 with a 6-Speed. I'd love to scoop one this winter __________________ *JEREMY DAVID LEONARD SMITH (1987-2008)*

07-23-2008, 06:15 PM	#11
simsima325 'a certain moderator' Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hyattsville, MD Posts: 36,675 My Ride: Honda Civic View My Garage	this is of course terrific news, been waiting a long time for diesels to arrive. hopefully the markup isnt too great. __________________ -Brendan FS: 2004 Porsche 996 Turbo Cabriolet X50

07-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#12
bimmer07 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: nova Posts: 9,467 My Ride: //////////M View My Garage	335d m-sport touring FTW

07-23-2008, 06:24 PM	#13
keith_m3-4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA USA Posts: 792 My Ride: 02 325iT View My Garage	425Ft lbs and economical! I'm all for tourings but still not feel'in the E90 version of it. __________________ 02 Steel Gray VF ZSP 325iT

07-23-2008, 09:10 PM	#14
willyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san francisky, ca Posts: 1,531 My Ride: 99' 323i - sold :( View My Garage	that torque is unreal... i wonder what they'll be charging for these guys. that's my only fear __________________ UUC Stage 2 Suspension :: 18 x 8.5 CSL Reps :: Pirelli PZero Nero :: Clears :: Titanium Enhanced DDE :: Need More $$

07-23-2008, 09:15 PM	#15
bimmer07 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: nova Posts: 9,467 My Ride: //////////M View My Garage	in the UK the 335 m sport touring is like 36k and the 335d m sport touring is like 38k...the prices there are a lot more for a car but thats a rough idea

07-23-2008, 11:11 PM	#16
keith_m3-4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA USA Posts: 792 My Ride: 02 325iT View My Garage	They've been using that motor for a while so it's not new...hope prices reflect that. __________________ 02 Steel Gray VF ZSP 325iT

07-24-2008, 02:05 AM	#17
Dan99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Omaha-Nebraska Posts: 3,038 My Ride: 2001 330xi View My Garage	There's an interview with the bmw cheif engineer saying that h7 idea won't go into production due to lack of hydrogen infrastucture. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=593639 __________________

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