BMW has added greener and more fuel-efficient engines across its 1 Series and 3 Series ranges, and they are available to order now.
For the very first time, the intelligent four-wheel drive system BMW xDrive will be available for the BMW 1 Series.
Furthermore, the economical BMW 114d will be making its debut. The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan will be available as the first petrol-driven model with additionally enhanced technology for reducing fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.
In future, there will be a choice of four diesel and two petrol engines for the new BMW 3 Series Touring. Latest additions to the vehicle range are the models BMW 320i Touring, BMW 318d Touring and the BMW 316d Touring.
At market launch of the new BMW 3 Series Touring, the new generation of the navigation system Professional will be offered as an option. The comprehensively developed system, which now comprises among other things three-dimensional graphic representation for all menu displays, further optimized operational comfort and speech recognition designed for use with all Office functions is also being simultaneously introduced for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan in the autumn of 2012. Also new for the BMW 3 Series: The Active Protection option now also includes the Attentiveness Assistant.
BMW 120d xDrive and BMW M135i xDrive
Intelligent four-wheel drive BMW xDrive guarantees optimized stability, maximum traction and a noticeable increase in sportiness. Electronically controlled power distribution between the front and rear wheels also ensures supreme handling characteristics even in adverse weather and road conditions as well as the highest level of precision and agility when taking bends at high speeds.
xDrive is being offered both for the five-door and the three-door BMW 1 Series, each in two model variants. Featured in the BMW 120d xDrive, it distributes the power of a 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder diesel engine between the front and rear wheels. This interaction facilitates acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Average fuel consumption of the BMW 120d xDrive is between 4.7 and 4.8 liters per 100 km (49 to 50 mpg US ) and the CO2 emission level between 123 and 126 grams per km (figures as per the EU test cycle, depending on selected tire format).
The four-wheel drive system forms an integral part of an exceptionally fascinating combination in the compact segment’s first BMW M Performance automobile. The interaction between xDrive and the 235 kW/320 hp straight six-cylinder petrol engine featured in the BMW M135i xDrive ensures an exceptionally high level of dynamics, traction and stability. The BMW M135i xDrive, which comes as standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission and featuring a 235 kW/320 hp straight six-cylinder gasoline engine, accelerates to 100 km/h in a mere 4.7 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The BMW M135i xDrive has an average fuel consumption of 7.8 liters/100 km (30 mpg US) and a CO2 emission level of 182 grams per km in the EU test cycle.
New entry model: The BMW 114d
The range of diesel engines available for the BMW 1 Series is also being further extended as from the autumn of 2012. The new BMW 114d assumes the position of a remarkably economical entry version. The new model is powered by a 1.6-liter version of the four-cylinder diesel engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology. The engine features a supercharging system with variable turbine technology and Common Rail direct fuel injection with solenoid valves operating with a maximum pressure of 1,600 bar. It delivers its maximum power output of 70 kW/95 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 235 Nm between 1,500 and 2,750 rpm. This facilitates acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.2 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h.
Average fuel consumption is between 4.1 and 4.3 liters/100 km 4.1 and 4.3 liters/100 km (54.7 to 57 mpg US), with respective CO2 emissions being between 109 and 112 grams per km (levels as per the EU test cycle, depending on selected tire format).
Like all other model variants of the new BMW 1 Series, the new BMW 114d is also equipped as standard with comprehensive BMW EfficientDynamics technology. The package comprises among other things brake energy regeneration, shift point indicator, Auto Start Stop function, electronic power steering, on-demand ancillary components and tires with reduced rolling resistance. Moreover, the new BMW 114d features the ECO PRO mode, which can be activated by means of the Driver Experience Control switch fitted as standard, facilitating both a relaxed and economical driving style.
The new three-door BMW 1 Series: BMW 120d and BMW 118i
Like the two four-wheel drive models, the BMW 114d is being simultaneously introduced both as a five-door and a three-door version. The new three-door BMW 1 Series is being launched parallel to the BMW 120d and the BMW 118i, which both feature rear-wheel drive. Therefore, there is now a choice of five petrol and six diesel power units for the two compact models.
The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan
The additional model variants of the BMW 3 Series Sedan available as from the autumn of 2012 will also offer exceptionally favorable fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan in particular will set benchmarks in this field. Similar to the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan, this model is resolutely oriented towards a highly consistent reduction in fuel consumption. The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan is powered by a 1.6-liter, 125 kW/170 hp four-cylinder combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology.
The engine delivers a maximum torque of 250 Nm and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds. The BMW EfficientDynamics measures, which are also fitted as standard on the other variants, are complemented on this model by an optimization of the engine management, gear ratios, aerodynamics and rolling resistance. This results in an average fuel consumption of 5.3 liters/100 km (44 mpg US) and a CO2 emission level of 124 grams per km in the EU test cycle. Consequently, in terms of efficiency the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Sedan places itself in the forefront of BMW’s range of petrol-driven models.
The BMW 316i Sedan
The new entry model in the series offers a further particularly economical way of experiencing the new BMW 3 Series Sedan’s fascinating charisma and promise of driving pleasure. The new BMW 316i Sedan is also powered by a 1.6-liter, four cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology, mobilizing a maximum power output of 100 kW/136 hp and a maximum torque of 220 Nm. Power transfer is effected by a six-speed manual transmission featured as standard, an eight-speed automatic transmission being offered as an option. The BMW 316i Sedan takes just 8.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (automatic: 9.2 seconds), top speed of both variants being 210 km/h. This model also combines a sporting temperament with exemplary efficiency. In the EU test an average fuel consumption of 5.8 to 5.9 liters/100 km (39.9 to 40.6 mpg US) and a CO2 emission level of 134 grams to 137 grams per km were ascertained for either of the transmission variants (identical figures both for manual and automatic transmission, depending on selected tire format).
BMW 3 Series Touring
Immediately following the European market launch, the engine portfolio of the new BMW 3 Series Touring is also being extended. The BMW 328i Touring with 180 kW/245 hp, which was already available from the start, is now being complemented by a second petrol-driven variant - the 135 kW/184 hp BMW 320i Touring, which also fulfils the EU6 emission standard. The range of diesel models, which previously comprised the BMW 330d Touring with 190 kW/258 hp and the BMW 320d Touring with 135 kW/184 hp, is being supplemented by the BMW 318d Touring and the BMW 316d Touring. The new models are all fitted with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission for each model.
The 2-liter engine featured in the new petrol-driven model is also equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology, maximum torque being 270 Nm. The new BMW 320i Touring accelerates from 0 to 100 km in 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 233 km/h (automatic: 228 km/h). With average fuel consumption between 6.1 and 6.2 liters/100 km (37.9 to 38.6 mpg US) and CO2 emissions between 143 and 145 grams per km, levels are even lower in conjunction with the automatic transmission than those of the model with a manual transmission, which are between 6.4 liters and 6.5 liters/100 km (36.2 to 36.8 mpg US) and between 149 and 152 grams per km (figures as per the EU test cycle, depending on selected tire format).
Two further diesel models for the new BMW 3 Series Touring
The portfolio of diesel models, which has so far consisted of the BMW 330d Touring with 190 kW/258 hp and the BMW 320d Touring with 135 kW/184 hp, will be complemented by the BMW 318d Touring and the BMW 316d Touring. The new models feature as standard a six-speed manual transmission. They can optionally be fitted with an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Adapted to suit each version of the BMW 318d Touring and the BMW 316d Touring, a 2-liter, four-cylinder diesel engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology ensures a precise and economical fuel supply resulting in spontaneously delivered tractive power. The engine under the bonnet of the new BMW 318d Touring delivers 105 kW/143 hp and a maximum torque of 320 Nm, the BMW 316d Touring mobilizing 85 kW/116 hp and 260 Newton meters of torque.
In both transmission versions, the new BMW 318d Touring has identical acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). Fuel consumption and emission levels are also the same, these being between 4.5 and 4.7 liters/100 km (50 to 52.3 mpg US) and 119 and 123 grams per km respectively (figures as per the EU test cycle, depending on selected tire format).
The new BMW 316d Touring accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds (automatic: 11.1 seconds) and has a top speed of 200 km/h (198 km/h, automatic). Average fuel consumption as per the EU test cycle is 4.5 to 4.7 liters/100 km, the CO2 level being between 119 and 123 grams per km for each version (figures depend on selected tire format).