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Upwards of 34 mpgUS highway expected from this 0 – 60 in 6 second performance sedan. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=165227)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_BMW_335d_testing_in_Europe.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Nov. 11, 2008

335d undergoing testing in Europe.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ - BMW announced pricing for its upcoming 3.0L, advanced turbo-diesel equipped 335d sedan. The Advanced Turbo-diesel equipped 335d sedan will have an MSRP of $44,725, including destination and handling.

A BMW first is that the Advanced Diesel includes a BluePerformance emissions controls system that allows the 335d to be sold in all 50 States.

The turbodiesel engine uses an all-aluminum construction, high-pressure direct fuel injection with piezo injectors, and a twin turbocharging system that employs both a small and larger turbocharger for optimum response at low and higher speeds.

"This is an important launch for BMW," said Jim O'Donnell, President of BMW of North America, LLC. "Both of these vehicles have outstanding fuel efficiency while offering performance that delivers on the promise of the Ultimate Driving Machine. With up to nearly 600 miles of range, these BMW Advanced Diesels will be perfect for the way Americans drive."

For the consumer, the BMW 335d Advanced Diesel will be eligible for a $900, IRS Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit and will make its North American debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show early next week.

I wonder what this vehicle is really worth?

The only thing I know for certain is that there is no way I could afford it. :p

I hope the technology trickles down to small, inexpensive cars.

The only thing I know for certain is that there is no way I could afford it. :p

That sad thing is that this statement is true for most people, yet they still buy cars like this.

This is one sweet car and the people who own it will not be disappointed, unless it gets repossessed :p

36 mpg highway, wow. But 23 mpg city- such variance is strange for a diesel, must be a heavy car?

6 gal DEF tank. The literature I'm reading says about 1-3% consumption rate per gallon of diesel in light duty apps. At 30 mpg average an owner will come up about 1000 miles short on the 10000 mile service interval, if the DEF consumption rate is 2%. Has anyone seen what real world consumption rate is for cars?
And the issue of the DEF freezing also concerns me.

This form of emissions control is a great approach, but I don't think it will come without some "teething" issues, especially in applications whose users expect little maintenance interface beyond turning the key and filling the diesel tank.

Though if I had an extra $40g, I'd get one.

Keith

36 mpg highway, wow. But 23 mpg city- such variance is strange for a diesel, must be a heavy car?

6 gal DEF tank. The literature I'm reading says about 1-3% consumption rate per gallon of diesel in light duty apps. At 30 mpg average an owner will come up about 1000 miles short on the 10000 mile service interval, if the DEF consumption rate is 2%. Has anyone seen what real world consumption rate is for cars?
And the issue of the DEF freezing also concerns me.

This form of emissions control is a great approach, but I don't think it will come without some "teething" issues, especially in applications whose users expect little maintenance interface beyond turning the key and filling the diesel tank.

Though if I had an extra $40g, I'd get one.

Keith
Mercedes has said for their cars that the urea consumption is about 1-3% of fuel consumption. The figure they give is 0.1L/100km, or ~2350 mpg. AdBlue has been in use in Europe for at least a few years now. It must get cold enough there to freeze the AdBlue. From what I understand, once the fluid thaws, it works as well as it did before. Cars will have heated reservoirs or DEF lines to deal with the freezing. I find that what works in theory doesn't always work in Winnipeg though, so it will be interesting to see.