X5 Diesel in the Market
From a driver's perspective, the diesel X5 is a worthy effort: quick on its feet and agile when it needs to be, yet comfortable for the long haul. Well-to-do families might still give it a look — and, judging by the X5's relative popularity, many of them have.
On the whole, though, too many aspects sink this BMW. Better reliability and a revamped iDrive alone could change its lot, so there certainly is hope down the road. Today's model, diesel or not, is still a few steps short of justifying its price tag.
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Under the Hood
The 528i has a 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter six-cylinder, while the 535i gets a
300-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder. The 550i has a twin-turbo,
4.4-liter V-8 that makes 400 hp. All three use ...
High-performance lightweight brake system
The dynamic performance of the sports sedan calls for a larger brake system,
and the new BMW 3-Series thus uses lightweight sliding-calliper brakes with
large vented discs. The aluminium front cal ...
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the programmable
memory buttons and called up directly,
e.g., radio stations, navigation destinations,
phone numbers and entry points into the
menu.
The ...