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BMW Advanced Diesel - BluePerformance Technology

BMW Advanced Diesels do not only perform as well as a gasoline engine, they perform as well as a BMW gasoline engine.

In 1998, BMW engineers demonstrated the superiority of their diesel technology on the racetrack by winning the 24-hours of Nuerburgring in a race-tuned 320d Sedan. This grueling test of endurance not only proved the 320d's ability to run longer between fuel stops, but on a larger scale, demonstrated that performance and fuel efficiency are not mutually exclusive.

Today, BMW offers a wide variety of diesel engines across our entire model range in Europe. Taking home the prestigious Engine of the Year Award several times, our diesel engines are renowned for their unequaled harmony of dynamic performance, innovative technology, surprisingly low fuel consumption, along with a smoothness that is uncommon for a Diesel.

Clearly, this level of technology is predestined for the U.S. market, not only in terms of power and efficiency, but for its potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Which is why, in Fall 2008, we'll introduce two BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance vehicles in the U.S. - the 335d and X5 xDrive35d. In addition to being better for the environment, these diesel engines also have increased torque.

This enhanced concept for minimum exhaust gas emissions has been developed to meet the strict emissions standards in effect in California and other states. BMW's BluePerformance technology filters and actually cleans the exhaust before it leaves the vehicle, making this generation of Diesel engines the cleanest BMW has ever produced.

With reduced emissions from comparable gasoline vehicles, and near-elimination of both smoke and NOx emissions, BMW Advanced Diesels will be every bit as clean as CARB-legal gasoline engines when they are introduced in the US in 2008.

As a means of producing so much power with a minimum of environmental impact and a maximum of fuel efficiency, it's no surprise that BMW will be among the first to introduce 50-state clean diesel technology. After all, it often takes an independent company like ours to bring an idea like this to the public.

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BMW 335d Announcement

BMW announced on January 2, 2008 the release of the 335d to the US Market. The new 3 Series diesel car will come equipped with the xDrive35d engine. Read the complete details on one of the first two diesel engine cars released to the US market.
BMW X5 Diesel Announcement

BMW announced on January 2, 2008 the release of the BMW X5 xDrive35d SUV to the US Market. The new X5 will come equipped with the xDrive35d engine, which is the same engine that will be in the 335d. Read the complete details on one of the first two diesel engine cars released to the US market.
BMW 335d PDF Brochures

Download the latest 3 series brochures which include the specifications for the 335d from outside the USA where the BMW 335d is currently sold.

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BMW 120d PDF Brochures

Download the latest 1 series brochures including those from outside the USA where the BMW 120d is sold.
BMW 120d Interior Styling Options

The 120d has three steering wheel styling configurations and an additional M version when you choose the M upgrade package.

Read about the styling options and see the photos of all four combinations.
BMW 1 Series M Sports Package

The 1 Series in other markets can be upgraded with an M Sports Package. See the details behind this sporty upgrade option for the 120d.
BMW 120d Technical Specifications

The 120d technical specifications in case you want to compare this model to the other members of the 1 Series line.

We also have the weights and dimensions for the BMW 120d compared to the BMW 118d.
BMW Diesel Engine Overview

A review of how BMW diesel engines operate and the advantages and disadvantages to diesel engines.
BMW 120d Interior Styling

The interior styling on the BMW 120d is the perfect combination of BMW traditional designs and new sport lines.