BMW launches M Performance diesel vehicles

By George on January 30th, 2012

BMW has released the BMW M Performance diesel range which at the moment includes four models: M550d xDrive sedan and touring wagon, X5 and X6 M50d.

All four models are equipped with the newly developed tri-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder in-line diesel engine which outputs 381 horsepower at 4,000 – 4,400 rpm and 740 Nm of torque at 2,000 – 3,000 rpm.

Sprint times from 0-100 km/h are:
BMW M550d xDrive Sedan: 4.7 seconds
BMW M550d xDrive Touring: 4.9 seconds
BMW X5 M50d: 5.4 seconds
BMW X6 M50d: 5.3 seconds

Technical highlights include an eight-speed sports automatic transmission, xDrive all-wheel drive, Auto Start-Stop function and M-tuned springs and dampers, bodyshell mounting, engine and transmission mounting.

There is also M Performance aerodynamic body kit, metallic grey side mirrors, trapezoidal tailpipes, 19- and 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, M model lettering on the door sills, boot lid and, in the case of the X5/X6 M50d, also in the instrument cluster and engine cover with “M Performance” badge.

Inside features include gearshift lever with M logo, exclusive Alcantara/Nappa leather M sports seats or Alcantara/Cloth in Grey Shadow, M leather steering wheel with shift paddles, BMW Individual roof liner in Anthracite, interior trim strips in Brushed Aluminium Shadow or Aluminium Hexagon.

Prices in Germany including VAT (19%) are below:
BMW M550d xDrive: 80,800 EUR
BMW M550d xDrive Touring: 83,750 EUR
BMW X5 M50d: 82,300 EUR
BMW X6 M50d: 85,800 EUR