U.S. Market Diesel Introduction: Notes
Beginning with model year 2009, BMW will introduce 2 diesel models for the first time since 1987. The E90 and E70 will be available with the new M57D30T2 (US) engine.
The two new models will meet the EPA Tier 2, Bin 5 requirements and will be considered "50 State" legal. In order to comply with these new stringent regulations, both vehicles have the latest in emission control and engine management technology.
Both vehicles will be equipped with the latest Selective Catalytic Reduction system to reduce unwanted NOx emissions. Also, the X5 will have an additional Low Pressure EGR system to further assist in the reduction of NOx .
The E90 will be known as the 335d, while the E70 will reflect the new naming strategy as the X5 "X drive 35d".
In addition to having a new engine, the new diesel powered 3-series will also be considered a "face-lifted" version (or LCI) with other changes to be detailed in future training.
The new X5 X drive 35d and 335d will be available in the late fall of 2008 with the same impressive six-cylinder diesel engine.
The provisional fuel economy data is as follows:
- 23/36 mpg (city/hwy) for the 335d
- 19/26 mpg (city/hwy) for the X5 (X Drive 35d)NOTE: The above fuel economy data is provisional. The official EPA data is not currently available