The BMW 4 Series gets two six-cylinder diesels
Fuel economy and performance finally combined
No, we won't talk about the grille of the new BMW 4 Series in this article, I promise. What we're writing about is a few centimetres behind that grille, under the bonnet. Because yes, the German brand has added two particularly powerful diesel engines to the 4 Series catalogue.
And if diesel has a bad reputation for a few years, it remains the indispensable ally of long-distance drivers. As a result, BMW is now introducing two 3.0-litre inline sixes for the coupé. The less powerful one, which will be housed in the 430d, still develops 286 PS and 650 Nm of torque. This allows a 0-62 time of 5.1 seconds.
Fuel economy is rated at 51.4 mpg UK (42.8 mpg US/5.5 L/100 km). The second version has 340 PS and 700 Nm of torque. It does 0-62 in 4.6 seconds, which is only a tenth of a second more than the explosive M440i. This sporty temperament does not affect fuel consumption, which stands at 45.6 mpg UK (37.9 mpg US/6.2 L/100 km). The M440d badge for this version is then justified. Both models get xDrive all-wheel drive.
These very reasonable fuel consumption figures give the 430d and M440d a comfortable range on the motorway that will surely make electrics and plug-in hybrids jealous! However, you'll have to enjoy them because the G22 will certainly be the last 4 Series to receive six-cylinder diesels.
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Comments (4)
They’ve ruined the 4 series 6-cyl diesels’ final hurrah with an ugly face.
As capable as these cars are, if you must have a BMW the the 330d and 340d is the way to go before BMW change these too.
Would Love the 440D engine but I’m pretty sure they will not be available in Canada.
People love to hate on diesel engines - but they may very well be the key to saving the internal combustion engine.
two inline sixes..... dOEs ThaT MeAn aN InliNE 12????????