Efficient Dynamics News in Brief

Fuel saving technology comes to BMW 3 Series:

BMW's biggest selling model range will now come equipped with a raft of
EfficientDynamics fuel saving and emissions cutting measures in a move that
also harmonises engine line-up across all 3 Series body styles. The technology
sees fuel consumption figures improve by up to 24 per cent and CO2 emissions
drop by as much as 19 per cent. Conversely drivers will be able to enjoy
engines with outputs that increase by up to 21hp.

EfficientDynamics is a programme developed by BMW featuring technology
including high precision direct injection, Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy
Regeneration, active aerodynamics, electric power steering, optimum gear shift
indicator and low rolling resistance tyres. It was initially launched on the 1
Series and 5 Series ranges and elements of the programme now feature across the
entire 3 Series model range. All diesel-powered BMW 3 Series models now come as
standard with Diesel Particulate Filters to reduce harmful emissions.

While all of the powerplants offered in the 3 Series post impressive economy
and emissions figures, the biggest selling 318i, 318d and 320d models record
some of the most improved figures. The 318i with its 1,995cc engine now comes
with an extra 12hp, up from 129hp, but 47.9mpg economy on the combined cycle (a
24 per cent improvement) and CO2 emissions that are slashed by 19 per cent to
142g/km.

The new BMW engines used in the 318d and 320d are similarly impressive. In the
case of the 318d output is up by 17 per cent to 143hp, fuel consumption
improves to 60.1mpg (19 per cent more economical) and CO2 emissions are cut by
18 per cent to 123g/km. The 320d's output rises from 163hp to 177hp while fuel
consumption improves 19 per cent to 58.9mpg. CO2 emissions drop by 16 per cent
to 128g/km.

BMW 3 Series models fitted with EfficientDynamics technology go on sale in
September, 2007.

Model engine / New output Hp / Increase in Hp / New Combined Mpg / Improvement
of % / New emissions g/km / g/km decrease %

BMW 318i 143 +14 47.9 +24 142 -19
BMW 320i 170 +20 46.3 +21 146 -18
BMW 325i 218 0 39.8 +19 170 -16
BMW 330i 272 +14 39.2 +21 173 -18
BMW 335i 306 0 31.0 +5 218 -6
BMW 318d 143 +21 60.1 +19 123 -18
BMW 320d 177 +14 58.9 +19 128 -16
BMW 325d 197 0 47.9 +9 155 -9
BMW 330d 231 0 46.3 +6 160 -8.0
BMW 335d 286 0 42.2 +12 177 -12

EfficientDynamics measures on the BMW 3 Series:
Brake Energy Regeneration: standard on all 3 Series models.
Auto Start-Stop: standard on all manual transmission, four-cylinder petrol and
diesel 3 Series models.
Optimum gear shift indicator: standard on all manual transmission 3 Series
models.
Electric Power Steering: standard on all 3 Series models, except 335i and 335d.
Active aerodynamics: standard on all 3 Series models, except 335i and 335d.

BMW 118d drops into low road tax bracket:

BMW's most fuel efficient production car of modern times has set a new
benchmark courtesy of advanced engineering. The BMW 118d now records a
staggering 62.8mpg on the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 119g/km - putting
it into the Band B category for Vehicle Excise Duty. The BMW 118d now costs
just £35 a year to tax.

The 143hp 2.0-litre-engined 118d employs technologies such as Brake Energy
Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop, Electric Power Steering and low rolling
resistance tyres to help cut fuel bills and emissions. An optimum gearshift
change indicator is included to encourage economical motoring. These
innovations are in addition to the use of variable valve technologies and
high-precision direct injection engines on some 1 Series models that further
aid engine performance.

214g/km tax-busting BMW X5 3.0d revealed:

A new BMW X5 3.0d goes on sale in October with a revised powerplant for lower
emissions and improved economy. The new X5 is now the only
conventionally-powered vehicle in its segment with a CO2 emissions figure that
falls below the highest 225g/km banding for Vehicle Excise Duty.

Engineers have utilised BMW's EfficientDynamics know-how and applied it to the
BMW X5 3.0d to achieve this impressive result. The new model now comes with
Brake Energy Regeneration and various needs only control of ancillary devices.
An air-conditioning compressor that decouples from the drivetrain when not in
use and air flaps that can close off air flow to the engine to improve
aerodynamics when the engine is not at full load are two such examples. All of
these features enable the model to produce a CO2 emission figure of 214g/km - a
drop of 17g/km compared to the previous model.

The changes on the X5 3.0d have resulted in the vehicle now qualifying for Band
F instead of Band G Vehicle Excise Duty, saving owners £95 a year. Fuel
consumption on the combined cycle also improves from 32.5mpg to 34.9mpg, as
does acceleration from zero to 62mph - down to 8.1 seconds from 8.3 seconds.

News of the revised 3.0-litre diesel comes at the same as fuel saving
technology has been applied to the range-topping 4.8-litre petrol and 3.0-litre
petrol-engined variants. The BMW X5 3.0si now records an improved combined
consumption figure of 27.7mpg compared to 25.9mpg. Emissions have been cut from
260g/km to 244g/km. Meanwhile, the BMW X5 4.8i sees its consumption figure
improve from 22.6mpg to 23.5mpg and the CO2 emissions figure drop from 299g/km
to 286g/km.

Revised BMW X3 announced:

The most popular model in the BMW X3 range is to receive a boost following the
introduction of a revised engine with EfficientDynamics technology. The new BMW
X3 2.0d comes with a 1,995cc engine offering 177hp, up 27hp compared to the
previous model, and 350Nm of torque, up 20Nm.

Enhanced engine output results in better performance figures for the model that
accounts for 70 per cent of X3 sales in the UK. The X3 2.0d now records an 11
per cent improvement in fuel consumption attaining 43.5mpg on the combined
cycle. The vehicle's CO2 emissions also fall 10 per cent from 191g/km to
172g/km seeing it drop into Band E for Vehicle Excise Duty.

As is the case with all BMWs touched by EfficientDynamics technology,
improvements in economy and emissions have not been at the expense of driving
pleasure. A zero to 62mph time of 8.9 seconds compares to 10.2 seconds
previously, while top speed has increased from 123mph to 128mph.

To complete the picture of X3 2.0d revisions, the model is now offered with the
option of BMW's Steptronic automatic transmission. The six-speed gearbox is
available on both SE and M Sport variants of the X3 2.0d at a cost of £1,470.
The introduction of an automatic gearbox to the model satisfies customer demand
but has a limited impact on performance figures compared to a manual gearbox.
An auto-equipped BMW X3 2.0d still maintains 42.2mpg on the combined cycle and
posts a 178g/km emissions figure.

Other models in the BMW X3 range also receive EfficientDynamics technology and
a consequential improvement in overall performance. The next two popular models
in the range, the X3 3.0d and 3.0sd, both see fuel consumption improve by seven
per cent and 11 per cent to 38.2mpg and 36.2mpg respectively on the combined
cycle. CO2 emissions on both those models also fall by seven and 10 per cent.
This results in the BMW X3 3.0sd, joining the 2.5si in dropping a tier in
Vehicle Excise Duty from Band G to Band F making for a £95 annual saving.

Model / Power Hp / Increase in HP / New Combined Mpg / Improvement of % / New
emissions g/km / g/km decrease %

BMW X3 2.0d 177 +27 43.5 +11 172 -10
BMW X3 2.5si 218 0 30.4 +7 224 -6
BMW X3 3.0si 272 0 29.1 +6 233 -6
BMW X3 3.0d 218 0 38.2 +7 196 -7
BMW X3 3.0sd 286 0 36.2 +11 208 -10

New engine for BMW 520d:

BMW's best selling 5 Series gets a new engine in September that showcases
increased power output while economy and emissions figures both improve at the
same time. The new four-cylinder single-turbocharged powerplant has an output
of 177hp, up from 163hp compared to the previous 520d. Such an improvement has
led to improved performance figures with the zero to 62mph achieved in 8.3
seconds in the Saloon compared to 8.6 seconds previously. Top speed is 144mph.

A BMW 520d has always made sound financial sense and with the new 1,995cc
engine in place further monetary incentive is on offer. The model achieves
greater fuel economy with a combined 55.4mpg figure. A CO2 emissions figure of
136g/km sees the vehicle drop into Band C for Vehicle Excise Duty saving an
owner further expenditure. Similar impressive figures are achieved with the new
engine in the Touring model. The 520d Touring has a zero to 62mph time of 8.5
seconds, a combined consumption figure of 53.3mpg and 140g/km emissions.

The powerplant in the 520d achieves its class-leading performance figures
courtesy of EfficientDynamics technology including Brake Energy Regeneration,
active aerodynamics, Optimum gear shift indicator and low rolling resistance
tyres. The BMW 520d Saloon costs from £27,190 OTR while the 520d Touring costs
from £29,200 OTR.

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