You might not expect TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk to report on BMW introducing a new range of M Performance Automobiles – however, there is a distinctly green flavour to these new vehicles.
The vehicles boast a new six-cylinder in-line diesel engine and feature three turbochargers capable of delivering a maximum output of 280kW and peak torque of 740Nm. It is applied in the BMW 550d xDrive Sedan, the BMW M550d xDrive Touring, the BMW X5 M50d and the BMW X6 M50d. As an example, the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan can race from 0-62mph in 4.7seconds with a top speed of 155mph.
However, what sets the vehicles aside from an environmental standpoint is that they are equipped with an eight-speed sports automatic gearbox and BMW EfficientDynamics technologies, including ECO PRO Mode and auto start-stop. This keeps fuel consumption of the BMW M550d xDrive Sedan to 37.3mpg with CO2 emissions at 165g/km. This means the vehicle meets Euro 6 exhaust standards.
One of the key features is an exhaust treatment system that boasts a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. This helps to minimise the formation of nitrogen oxides.
In addition, the new line-up of BMW M Performance Automobiles will also mark the introduction of the most powerful diesel engine ever fitted by BMW.
It will have a maximum output of 280kW/381hp and maximum torque of 740Nm as low down as 2,000rpm.
