2014 BMW 328d Sedan | 2014 BMW 328d Sedan Images Review

2014 BMW 328d Sedan | 2014 BMW 328d Sedan Images Review :

Unlike the last 3-series diesel in the U.S.; this one's all about fuel economy.

When BMW introduced the 2009 335d, it was touted as a great blend of performance and fuel economy. In truth, most diesel buyers are more fuel-economy focused, but at the time, BMW was gingerly testing the diesel waters with one engine for the American market. And since that engine had to be powerful enough to motivate the much heavier X5 SUV, BMW selected a 3.0-liter six that was too large to deliver fuel-economy bragging rights in the smaller and lighter 3-series sedan. (Of course, with 475 lb-ft, it did deliver some tire-smoking fun.)

By the end of this summer, BMW will solve this problem by introducing the 328d, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo-diesel developing 180 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque. This engine still delivers sufficient performance to accelerate to 60 mph in about seven seconds flat and will come only with the excellent eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

Specifications:
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear- or 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:$39,900 ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve diesel inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement: 122 cu in, 1995 cc Power: 180 bhp @ 4000 rpm Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic	DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 110.6 in Length: 182.5 in Width: 71.3 in Height: 56.3 in Curb weight (C/D est): 3450–3600 lb PERFORMANCE (C/D EST): Zero to 60 mph: 7.1–7.2 sec Standing ¼-mile: 15.9–16.0 sec  Top speed (governor limited): 130 mph FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST): EPA city/highway driving: 27-28/40 mpg

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