The first diesel BMW to hit the states in 20 years is going to be a serious contender, just like it already is throughout the rest of the world. This particular clean diesel produces 265 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque from its 3.0-liter, turbocharged inline-six. It’s available as an automatic only, since they haven’t yet invented a manual able to handle all that torque – shouldn’t be too much longer until they find a way. The twin turbo delivers more than enough power while keeping mileage down to just 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway.
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