BMW has decided to upgrade its 2.0 diesel powerplant that powers all its vehicles in Europe (I think the exception is the 7-Series), featuring third-generation common-rail fuel injection. The first models to have this powerplant are the 5-series and the X3 CUV.
What does BMW has to offer with this powerplant? 125 kW of power (165 HP) and a maximum torque of 340 Nm (250 lb-ft). It's also got quite respectable mileage, at 7.0 l/100 km (average EU cycle), which is about 33.6 mpg for the X3. BMW states that the engine offers the same performance as a six-cylinder engine, thanks to its Efficient Dynamics implementation.
Australians can purchase one for 62,000 AUD.
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12/04/2007
A newly developed four-cylinder diesel engine, featuring third-generation common-rail fuel injection, is set to expand the successful BMW X3 model range.
Widely lauded for its superior agility and driving dynamics, the BMW X3 now also offers top marks in its segment for fuel efficiency.
The new BMW X3 2.0d, which is being offered for the first time in Australia, is the latest BMW model, following the recently updated 120d, to benefit from the new all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel.
Developing maximum output of 125 kW and maximum torque of 340 Nm, the new BMW X3 2.0d offers a significant increase in power and pulling force compared to the previous engine.
Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is a very modest 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres.
The new X3 2.0d is exclusively equipped with a particularly dynamic six-speed automatic transmission.
"The new BMW X3 2.0d offers by far the best balance of driving pleasure and fuel economy in its segment, once again setting the benchmark against the competition," said BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Mr Guenther Seemann.
"The arrival of the new BMW X3 2.0d expands our diesel offering to six models and will consolidate BMW's position in Australia as the leading luxury supplier of sporty, dynamic, yet frugal diesel engines," said Mr Seemann.
Thanks to the latest innovations based on BMW EfficientDynamics and the outstanding competence of BMW in the development and production of power units, the new four-cylinder diesel is now able to offer the same standard of dynamic performance in a larger vehicle only a six-cylinder - at best - was able to provide in the past, while at the same time retaining all the advantages of a four-cylinder in terms of fuel efficiency.
Similarly, BMW's current six-cylinders rank right at the top in their segment in terms of both fuel consumption and emissions, even though they provide all the power and performance of an eight-cylinder.
The BMW X3 is fitted as standard with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive technology and with the arrival of the new four-cylinder diesel will be available with two ultra-modern petrol and diesel engines.
The absolute pinnacle in terms of efficiency is the new BMW X3 2.0d, its all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel featuring third-generation common-rail fuel injection, with fuel being dosed by piezo-injectors and injected into the combustion chambers with absolute precision under a pressure of 1,800 bar.
Compared with the former engine, which was not available with the X3 in Australia, the new four-cylinder diesel offers a 20kg weight saving, an increase in power of 10 kW and a reduction in fuel consumption by 10 per cent.
The new BMW X3 2.0d establishes a new benchmark not only in fuel economy, but also in CO2 emissions, with 185 grams per kilometre setting a new standard in this segment.
The refinement of the entry-level model leading into the BMW X3 family has also been improved. To reach this objective, the balance shafts for the four-cylinder diesel take the specific layout and the space available in an all-wheel-drive vehicle into account, the two balance shafts running in needle bearings against the engine's direction of rotation being fully integrated at the side in the crankcase. This position makes the integration of balance shafts possible also on the BMW X3 equipped with xDrive.
Thanks to its unusually agile driving characteristics, the BMW X3 was an outstanding performer in its segment right from the start - and now the superior dynamics offered by the car is being joined by exemplary efficiency as the best prerequisite for continuing a remarkable story of success.
BMW's premium SAV is the world's best-selling vehicle in its class, with production of approximately 114,000 units in 2006.
Only recently, for example, BMW's premium SAV was lauded as the "Offroader of the Year" in the readers' choice of "OffRoad", a specialist motoring journal. And readers of "Auto Bild Alles Allrad" also awarded the BMW X3 in both 2006 and 2007 "All-Wheel-Drive Car of the Year".
Standard specification for the new BMW X3 2.0d matches the high levels of the 2.5si petrol model and includes: Parking Distance Control (PDC) front and rear; Dynamic Stability Control DSC including ABS, ASC-X, DBC, CBC, DTC, increased braking readiness, fading compensation, dry bake function, Hill Descent Control; airbag for driver and front passenger with seat occupant detector; head airbags for front and rear; side airbags for front and rear; emergency spare wheel; toolkit with warning triangle; fog lights; Brake Force Displace with brake intensity geared to brake force (two stage); rain sensor with automatic headlight control; roof rails; 17-inch light alloy wheels with 235/55 R17 tyres; leather upholstery; automatic climate control; ski bag; multifunction leather steering wheel; cruise control; AUX connection; preparation for mobile phone with Bluetooth interface; and, diesel particulate filter.
The range of paintwork options for the BMW X3 is also being enlarged with two attractive new BMW Individual colours Moonstone Metallic and Ruby Black Metallic.
Like the rest of the BMW X3 family, the new four-cylinder diesel is also available with the optional BMW M Sport Package featuring M Aerodynamics package, M leather sports steering wheel, 18-inch M light allow wheels, sport suspension, sports seats, Anthracite roof lining, high gloss shadowline and M door sills.
The recommended retail price for the new BMW X3 2.0d Automatic is $62,900.
What does BMW has to offer with this powerplant? 125 kW of power (165 HP) and a maximum torque of 340 Nm (250 lb-ft). It's also got quite respectable mileage, at 7.0 l/100 km (average EU cycle), which is about 33.6 mpg for the X3. BMW states that the engine offers the same performance as a six-cylinder engine, thanks to its Efficient Dynamics implementation.
Australians can purchase one for 62,000 AUD.
Related:
- BMW's Efficient Dynamics awarded "Goldenes Lenkrad"
- BMW 123d: More than 200 HP and less than 140 CO2 g/km
- BMW. Diesel. Twin-Turbo. U.S. WooHoo!
12/04/2007
A newly developed four-cylinder diesel engine, featuring third-generation common-rail fuel injection, is set to expand the successful BMW X3 model range.
Widely lauded for its superior agility and driving dynamics, the BMW X3 now also offers top marks in its segment for fuel efficiency.
The new BMW X3 2.0d, which is being offered for the first time in Australia, is the latest BMW model, following the recently updated 120d, to benefit from the new all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel.
Developing maximum output of 125 kW and maximum torque of 340 Nm, the new BMW X3 2.0d offers a significant increase in power and pulling force compared to the previous engine.
Average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is a very modest 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres.
The new X3 2.0d is exclusively equipped with a particularly dynamic six-speed automatic transmission.
"The new BMW X3 2.0d offers by far the best balance of driving pleasure and fuel economy in its segment, once again setting the benchmark against the competition," said BMW Group Australia Managing Director, Mr Guenther Seemann.
"The arrival of the new BMW X3 2.0d expands our diesel offering to six models and will consolidate BMW's position in Australia as the leading luxury supplier of sporty, dynamic, yet frugal diesel engines," said Mr Seemann.
Thanks to the latest innovations based on BMW EfficientDynamics and the outstanding competence of BMW in the development and production of power units, the new four-cylinder diesel is now able to offer the same standard of dynamic performance in a larger vehicle only a six-cylinder - at best - was able to provide in the past, while at the same time retaining all the advantages of a four-cylinder in terms of fuel efficiency.
Similarly, BMW's current six-cylinders rank right at the top in their segment in terms of both fuel consumption and emissions, even though they provide all the power and performance of an eight-cylinder.
The BMW X3 is fitted as standard with BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive technology and with the arrival of the new four-cylinder diesel will be available with two ultra-modern petrol and diesel engines.
The absolute pinnacle in terms of efficiency is the new BMW X3 2.0d, its all-aluminium four-cylinder diesel featuring third-generation common-rail fuel injection, with fuel being dosed by piezo-injectors and injected into the combustion chambers with absolute precision under a pressure of 1,800 bar.
Compared with the former engine, which was not available with the X3 in Australia, the new four-cylinder diesel offers a 20kg weight saving, an increase in power of 10 kW and a reduction in fuel consumption by 10 per cent.
The new BMW X3 2.0d establishes a new benchmark not only in fuel economy, but also in CO2 emissions, with 185 grams per kilometre setting a new standard in this segment.
The refinement of the entry-level model leading into the BMW X3 family has also been improved. To reach this objective, the balance shafts for the four-cylinder diesel take the specific layout and the space available in an all-wheel-drive vehicle into account, the two balance shafts running in needle bearings against the engine's direction of rotation being fully integrated at the side in the crankcase. This position makes the integration of balance shafts possible also on the BMW X3 equipped with xDrive.
Thanks to its unusually agile driving characteristics, the BMW X3 was an outstanding performer in its segment right from the start - and now the superior dynamics offered by the car is being joined by exemplary efficiency as the best prerequisite for continuing a remarkable story of success.
BMW's premium SAV is the world's best-selling vehicle in its class, with production of approximately 114,000 units in 2006.
Only recently, for example, BMW's premium SAV was lauded as the "Offroader of the Year" in the readers' choice of "OffRoad", a specialist motoring journal. And readers of "Auto Bild Alles Allrad" also awarded the BMW X3 in both 2006 and 2007 "All-Wheel-Drive Car of the Year".
Standard specification for the new BMW X3 2.0d matches the high levels of the 2.5si petrol model and includes: Parking Distance Control (PDC) front and rear; Dynamic Stability Control DSC including ABS, ASC-X, DBC, CBC, DTC, increased braking readiness, fading compensation, dry bake function, Hill Descent Control; airbag for driver and front passenger with seat occupant detector; head airbags for front and rear; side airbags for front and rear; emergency spare wheel; toolkit with warning triangle; fog lights; Brake Force Displace with brake intensity geared to brake force (two stage); rain sensor with automatic headlight control; roof rails; 17-inch light alloy wheels with 235/55 R17 tyres; leather upholstery; automatic climate control; ski bag; multifunction leather steering wheel; cruise control; AUX connection; preparation for mobile phone with Bluetooth interface; and, diesel particulate filter.
The range of paintwork options for the BMW X3 is also being enlarged with two attractive new BMW Individual colours Moonstone Metallic and Ruby Black Metallic.
Like the rest of the BMW X3 family, the new four-cylinder diesel is also available with the optional BMW M Sport Package featuring M Aerodynamics package, M leather sports steering wheel, 18-inch M light allow wheels, sport suspension, sports seats, Anthracite roof lining, high gloss shadowline and M door sills.
The recommended retail price for the new BMW X3 2.0d Automatic is $62,900.
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