BMW is not the only automaker in the world to manufacture environmentally-friendly diesel engines, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have also been awarded with manufacturing world class diesel engines which are available in theU.S.The report further reveals that the yet-to-be launched diesel engines will come with features such as 2.0 liter four-cylinder diesel engine which produces 180 horsepower and 280 lb. ft. of torque. The oil burner will feature the latest direct-injection technology. BMW officially states that the new diesel engine will be their highest mileage engine and will outperform their previous hybrid offerings.

BMW also claims that the new diesel variants will have significant mileage improvement features over the current 35d engine which is available in 3-Series and X5. Diesel variants are expected to hit the market with all-new eight speed automatic transmissions. Both diesel engines announced by BMW will utilize SCR technology to reduce emissions in order to be legal in all the 50 states. Since theU.S.has witnessed an increasing cost of diesel which has outpaced gasoline, few of the diesel cars have been certified for sale in the country.