BMW launches 116d model in the UK - most efficient BMW

Continuing their strategy in developing smaller, more efficient cars, BMW has just announced the launch of their most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicle: BMW 116d.

The 116d will be placed below the 118d, which was named the World Green Car of the Year back in March 2008. The 116d shows some impressive figures, a combined consumption of 64.2mpg and a CO2 emissions figure of 118g/km.

Available in both three- and five-door, the BMW 116d is powered by a 2.0 liter four-cylinder diesel engine outputting 116hp and 260Nm of torque from 1,750rmp. Despite the small engine, the 116d runs from 0-62 in 10.2 seconds. Top speed? 125mph.

Here is the full press release:
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SHOWTIME - 1/8/2009 2:16:19 PM

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lol ur username alone is hilarious...nevermind your post!

david999 - 1/8/2009 7:31:05 PM

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I can't wait until they release the .05d next year.

VISO - 1/8/2009 9:48:19 PM

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What's wrong with this car? Your perception of BMW is way off. In Europe, premium does not necessarily equate with the American definition of luxury. Audi and Mercedes-Benz also have models in this range. Small premium hatches are part of the European premium German automakers' strategy to move volume and provide a premium brand economically as possible. Only Americans view hatches as economy cars. Sit in a nicely equipped A3 and will see it's no economy car. Yet you get great gas milage, a smaller car, yet the the brand virtues.

VISO - 1/8/2009 9:48:29 PM

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What's wrong with this car? Your perception of BMW is way off. In Europe, premium does not necessarily equate with the American definition of luxury. Audi and Mercedes-Benz also have models in this range. Small premium hatches are part of the European premium German automakers' strategy to move volume and provide a premium brand economically as possible. Only Americans view hatches as economy cars. Sit in a nicely equipped A3 and will see it's no economy car. Yet you get great gas milage, a smaller car, yet the the brand virtues.

VISO - 1/8/2009 9:48:30 PM

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What's wrong with this car? Your perception of BMW is way off. In Europe, premium does not necessarily equate with the American definition of luxury. Audi and Mercedes-Benz also have models in this range. Small premium hatches are part of the European premium German automakers' strategy to move volume and provide a premium brand economically as possible. Only Americans view hatches as economy cars. Sit in a nicely equipped A3 and will see it's no economy car. Yet you get great gas milage, a smaller car, yet the the brand virtues.

America - 1/8/2009 3:15:18 PM

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So if I understand this correctly, BMW's 118d is the current World Green Car of the Year and they just released a model that bests it?! That is impressive. Nice work BMW! (FYI lexusbeautyqueen, BMW is a premium sport sedan maker first and foremost, not a luxury car maker just in case you weren't joking.)

0to60 - 1/8/2009 3:27:51 PM

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That car looks hidious.

jeffy210 - 1/8/2009 11:41:50 PM

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It's called a 116d, it has a 2.0L engine and has 116hp.... What in the world is BMW doing with their naming schemes!!! at least it's not a 116 xDrive20d or something....

2ndbimmer - 1/9/2009 11:29:48 AM

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Of course this vehicle is not meant for the track. if you are a long commuter and sit in a lot of traffic, why not drive this? I would as a daily commuter car and a 335i coupe for the weekend.
Dont know if it is a turbo or not, since the link to the article wont open for me, but a small boost on the engine management software could easily boost the HP up 20 and the torque up 30. So if you need the power, a simple $100 solution...