BMW Group Canada announces pricing of new diesel models

Whitby. BMW Group Canada is pleased to announce pricing for the 2009 BMW 335d
Sedan and X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle, the first BMW Advanced Diesels
with Blue Performance.

The BMW 335d Sedan comes to the Canadian market with an MSRP of $49,700, while
the X5 xDrive35d SAV will debut with an MSRP of $62,200.

Both models will be powered by a variable twin turbo 3.0 litre inline six
cylinder diesel engine with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust
management system and diesel particulate filter.

With a maximum output of 265 hp and peak torque of an astonishing 425 lb-ft.,
the 3.0-litre six with Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance will not only
provide sports-car-like acceleration and driveability, but set new benchmarks
in fuel efficiency and emission reduction in their respective classes.

Mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission, this remarkable engine
enables the 335d Sedan to sprint from 0-100 km/h is just 6.3 seconds, while the
X5 xDrive35d sweeps from 0-100 km/h in only 7.4 seconds.

Equipped with an array of latest-generation EfficientDynamics diesel
technology, both new diesel models are among the most efficient and cleanest
running BMW ever produced for the Canadian market. With average fuel
consumption of only 7.4 L/100 km for the 335d and 9.3 L/100km for the X5
xDrive35d, these vehicles are not only among the most fuel efficient in their
classes, but are also fully compliant with the stringent Canadian federal Tier2
Bin5 emissions regulations for nitrogen oxides.

"In recent years, BMW has worked more thoroughly and consistently than any
other manufacturer worldwide to increase fuel economy and reduce emissions",
states Lindsay Duffield, President and CEO of BMW Group Canada, continuing:
"The performance and fuel economy offered by new BMW Advanced Diesels with
BluePerformance is a further example of the ongoing application of BMW's
EfficientDynamics strategy and we are delighted that it will shortly be
available to the Canadian consumer."

A diesel engine with an international pedigree
BMW's 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine with Variable Twin Turbo has won the
International Engine of the Year Award several times, over and above other
prizes and acknowledgements. The now well-recognized diesel powerplant utilizes
a small, low-inertia turbocharger deploying at low engine speeds, working in
combination with a second, larger turbocharger, kicking in at higher engine
speeds. Masterminded by a high-performance electronic control unit, the twin
turbos precipitate a linear, lag-free delivery of torque, spooling up to the
maximum of 425 lb-ft at just 1,750 rpm.

Further technical highlights are an aluminum crankcase and third-generation
common-rail direct fuel injection, with fuel being delivered into the
combustion chambers by means of piezo-injectors for particularly precise fuel
metering with the smallest volume of pre-injection. This, in turn, ensures a
particularly clean injection process with optimised fuel consumption and
emission figures as well as further enhancement of running smoothness.

SCR catalyst with AdBlue injection.
To optimise emission management, Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance
incorporates an oxidation catalyst placed close to the engine, a diesel
particulate filter housed in the same unit, and an SCR catalyst with the urea
injection. In addition to filtering out even the smallest particles from the
flow of exhaust gases, this combination ensures effective reduction of nitrogen
oxides (NOX) by way of a chemical reaction within the exhaust system initiated
by the injection of a small quantity of urea referred to as AdBlue. The ammonia
(NH3) generated in this process within the SCR catalyst subsequently converts
the nitrogen oxides (NO and, respectively, NO2) in the exhaust gas into
environmentally compatible nitrogen (N2) and vapour (H2O).

In integrating AdBlue technology, BMW has developed a two-tank system ensuring
convenient use of this new technology - the process completely transparent to
the driver. The required quantity of AdBlue is withdrawn via pump from a
6-litre "active" tank which is also variably heated, along with delivery lines,
to ensure low-temperature efficiency.

The active tank is connected to a second "passive" reservoir. With its
additional capacity of approximately 17 litres, the system capacity and refill
range has been engineered to coincide with engine oil change intervals typical
of normal driving - precluding, in most cases, any special service requirements
and optimizing customer convenience. AdBlue replenishment is also included
within BMW's 4 year/80,000 km standard no-charge scheduled maintenance
coverage.

From the active tank, AdBlue is delivered to the dosing valve and atomised into
the exhaust emissions. Consistent distribution of AdBlue within the flow of
exhaust emissions is ensured by the SCR mixer, the ammonia generated in this
process acts as a reduction agent in the SCR catalyst, thereby converting
environmentally harmful nitrogen oxides into nitrogen and vapour in a process
referred to as selective catalytic reduction.

Advanced Diesel particulate filter
BMW's new Advanced Diesel engine also features a second-generation diesel
particulate filter. The exhaust gas-cleaning unit is positioned directly on the
exhaust manifold itself in order to ensure optimum efficiency very quickly and
smoothly. The particulates filter does not require any maintenance and
regenerates itself by incinerating the diesel particles. This filtering
function is performed at all engine speeds and under all loads, without any
reduction of engine power or increase in fuel consumption.

The introduction of Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance in Canada represents
another important milestone in the ever-expanding strategy of BMW Efficient
Dynamics to ensure industry leadership in the development of dynamic and
environmentally sensitive solutions for current and future mobility.

Note: Detailed technical information on the BMW 335d Sedan and X5 xDrive35d is
included in the 3 Series and X5 Product Guides which can be accessed in BMW
PressClub/Facts and Figures/Product Guides/MY2009/BMW Automobiles.

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BMW Group Canada, based in Whitby, Ontario, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW
AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance
automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI. BMW Group
Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail
financing and leasing programs on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles,
as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total
network of 40 BMW automobile retail centres, 19 BMW motorcycle retailers, and
25 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

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For more information, please contact:
Jochen Frey, Director, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5005 / jochen.frey@bmwgroup.ca

Rob Dexter, Product and Technology Specialist
BMW Group Canada
905.428.5447 / robert.dexter@bmwgroup.ca