BMW model upgrade measures in the summer of 2016.

World premiere of BMW‘s most powerful ever diesel engine in
the new BMW 750d xDrive and BMW 750Ld xDrive – BMW 7 Series luxury
sedans also available as BMW iPerformance models with plug-in hybrid
drive technology – additional petrol engines of the latest
generation for the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series – BMW M Performance
models of the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series with new, even more
powerful and efficient straight six-cylinder petrol engine –
characteristic design features for all BMW iPerformance models –
optional features: telephony with wireless charging und WLAN hotspot
available for further models.


Munich.
With the world premiere of the most
powerful diesel engine ever used in a BMW production car and the
introduction of three BMW iPerformance models, the drive portfolio of
the BMW 7 Series continues to gain in diversity and fascination in the
summer of 2016. At the same time, the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2
Series will feature further petrol engines of the BMW Group’s latest
drive generation for the first time. These also include an even more
powerful but also more efficient straight six-cylinder for the BMW
M Performance models BMW M140i 3-door, BMW M140i 5-door, the BMW M240i
Coupe and the BMW M240i Convertible.

Like the plug-in hybrid powered BMW 7 Series luxury sedans, the three
additional BMW iPerformance models will in future also be recognisable
by their characteristic exterior design features. Other innovations
taking effect as from July 2016 include the introduction of the
optional features telephony with wireless charging and WLAN hotspot
for additional series. Moreover, in conjunction with the optional
navigation system Professional, the iDrive control system now also
features a new menu display in tile format for the BMW 1 Series, the
BMW 2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible, models of the BMW
3 Series and BMW 4 Series.

BMW 7 Series: New high-performance diesel engine and three
BMW iPerformance models.

With the latest innovations in the field of drive technology being
introduced in the summer of 2016, the BMW 7 Series is yet again
setting a fascinating example of dynamics and efficiency in the luxury
sedan segment. An entirely newly developed straight six-cylinder
diesel engine is making its debut in the models BMW 750d xDrive and
BMW 750Ld xDrive. The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology featured in the
3-litre power unit comprises four turbochargers, whose precisely
coordinated function ensures an early onset of pulling power that
continues right up into high engine speed ranges. With a peak output
of 294 kW/400 hp and a maximum torque of 760 Newton metres, the new
six-cylinder is the most powerful diesel engine ever used in a BMW
model. With supreme power delivery and power transmission via the
standard intelligent four-wheel drive system, the BMW 750d xDrive
accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds (BMW 750Ld xDrive:
4.7 seconds), also offering even more forward thrust at high speeds
that can be felt intensively at any time during short bursts of speed.
Furthermore, the new top-of-the-range diesel model excels through
exceptionally low fuel consumption that is truly unique in this
performance class. Combined fuel consumption of the BMW 750d xDrive
and the BMW 750Ld xDrive is between 5.9 and 5.7 litres per
100 kilometres and CO2 emissions are between 154 – 149 g/km (figures
as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

The BMW 7 Series iPerformance models will also be launched together
with new diesel variants in the summer of 2016. The plug-in hybrid
drive system including BMW eDrive technology from BMW i automobile
development will become available for the models BMW 740e iPerformance
featuring a standard wheelbase, for the BMW 740Le iPerformance with a
long wheelbase and for the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance with
intelligent four-wheel drive. Together, the combustion engine and
electric motor featured in these models generate a system output of
240 kW/326 hp, their intelligently controlled interaction ensuring
impressively spontaneous power delivery resulting in exemplary
efficiency. Furthermore, driving in solely electric mode is possible
with a vehicle range of up to 44 to 48 kilometres
(BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance: 41 – 45 kilometres). The sprint from 0
to 100 km/h is completed in 5.4 seconds with the
BMW 740e iPerformance, in 5.5 seconds with the BMW 740Le iPerformance
and in 5.3 seconds with the BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance. Average
combined fuel consumption per 100 kilometres is between
2.2 and 2.0 litres (BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance: 2.5 – 2.1 litres).
CO2 emissions are between 50 and 45 grams per kilometre
(BMW 740e iPerformance) or 51 and 45 grams per kilometre
(BMW 740Le iPerformance) or 56 and 49 grams per kilometre
(BMW 740Le xDrive iPerformance) respectively. Combined power
consumption is 13.9 kWh/100 km to 12.5 kWh/100 km. (figures as per EU
test cycle for plug-in hybrid vehicles, depending on selected tyre size).

BMW M Performance models of the BMW 1 Series and BMW 2 Series:
New engine generation with enhanced power and optimised efficiency.

From July 2016, BMW M Performance automobiles of the BMW 1 Series and
BMW 2 Series will underscore their outstanding sporting character even
more intensely with an extremely powerful straight six-cylinder petrol
engine of the latest generation. Compared with the previous engine,
the newly developed 3-litre power unit featuring M Performance Twin
Power Turbo technology now mobilises 250 kW/340 hp following a power
increase of 10 kW/14 hp and delivers a maximum of 500 Newton metres of
torque. As a result, the BMW M Performance models now come up to the
performance level of the BMW 1 Series M Coupe, which was built from
2011 to 2012. They complete the spurt from 0 to 100 km/h by up to 0.3
seconds faster than the predecessor models, whilst both fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions as per EU test cycle are up to 7 percent
lower than before. The increase in power under the bonnet and the
resulting enhanced dynamics are also expressed in the new model
designations for the BMW M140i 3-door, the BMW M140i 5-door, the
BMW M240i Coupe and the BMW M240i Convertible. They are optionally
available with BMW xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive technology.

With the standard 6-speed manual transmission, the models BMW M140i
3-door and BMW M140i 5-door accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in
4.8 seconds or with the optional 8-speed Steptronic sports
transmission in 4.6 seconds respectively. Fuel consumption as per EU
test cycle is 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres (automatic: 7.1 litres)
and CO2 emissions 179 grams per kilometre (163 g/km). The BMW
M140i xDrive 3-door and the BMW M140i xDrive 5-door come as standard
with an 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission and both reach the 100
km/h mark from a standstill in 4.4 seconds. Their combined fuel
consumption is 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions are
169 grams per kilometre.

The BMW M Performance models of the BMW 2 Series are also optionally
available with BMW xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive technology and
are in this case equipped as standard with the 8-speed Steptronic
sports transmission. The BMW M240i Coupe sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in
4.8 seconds (automatic: 4.6 seconds) and has a combined fuel
consumption of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres (7.1 litres) as per EU
test cycle. CO2 emissions are 179 grams per kilometre (163 g/km). The
BMW M240i xDrive Coupe completes the sprint to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds
and achieves an average fuel consumption of 7.4 litres per
100 kilometres as well as a CO2 emission level of 169 grams per
kilometre. The BMW M240i Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in
4.9 seconds (automatic: 4.7 seconds). Average fuel consumption is
8.3 litres per 100 kilometres (automatic: 7.4 litres) and CO2
emissions are 189 grams per kilometre (169 g/km). The
BMW M240i xDrive Convertible sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds
and has an average fuel consumption of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres
as per EU test cycle and a CO2 emission level of 179 grams per kilometre.

BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Coupe and BMW 2 Series Convertible:
New four-cylinder petrol engine for eight models.

From July 2016, the generation change under the bonnet will affect
many further models of the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series. Two
variants of the BMW 1 Series 3-door, the BMW 1 Series 5-door, the BMW
2 Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible will each be powered
by new four-cylinder petrol engines that further optimize the balance
between driving pleasure and fuel consumption. The 2-litre power units
both feature latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology comprising a Twin
Scroll turbo charger, direct petrol injection, VALVETRONIC and Double
VANOS. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a standard 6-speed
manual transmission and optionally via an 8-speed Steptronic transmission.

The new engines help the BMW 120i 3-door and the BMW 120i 5-door
attain an increase in output of 5 kW/7 hp to 135 kW/184 hp. Equipped
with the standard manual transmission or the optional 8-speed
Steptronic transmission, both models accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in
7.1 seconds. Combined fuel consumption is between 6.1 and 5.7 litres
per 100 kilometres (automatic: 5.9 and 5.5 litres). CO2 emissions are
between 140 and 131 grams per kilometres (135 – 126 g/km (figures as
per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

Engine output of the models BMW 125i 3-door and BMW 125i 5-door has
also increased by 5 kW/7 hp. With a power delivery of 165 kW/224 hp
and the meanwhile standard 8-speed Steptronic transmission, both
models now sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The enhanced
dynamics are coupled with a lower fuel consumption of 5.9 to
5.7 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 emissions of 134 to 130 grams
per kilometre (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected
tyre size).

The new version of the 135 kW/184 hp four-cylinder engine also
optimizes efficiency of the BMW 220i Coupe and the BMW 220i
Convertible. The BMW 220i Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in
7.1 seconds (automatic: 7.2 seconds and achieves a combined fuel
consumption of 6.1 bis 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres
(5.9 – 5.5 litres) and CO2-emissions of 140 to 131 grams per kilometre
(135 – 126 g/km). The BMW 220i Convertible sprints to100 km/h in
7.5 seconds (7.7 seconds) and combined fuel consumption is now between
6.5 and 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres (6.1 – 5.7 litres). CO2 emission
levels are between 149 and 139 grams per kilometre (140 – 131 g/km
(figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

July 2016 will see the launch of the BMW 2 Series’ sportiest
four-cylinder variants with a power output increase of 5 kW/7 hp to
185 kW/252 hp vs. their predecessors and with the model designations
BMW 230i Coupe and BMW 230i Convertible. These also come as standard
with a 6-speed manual transmission and optionally with an 8-speed
Steptronic or 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission respectively. The
sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is completed by the BMW 230i Coupe in
5.8 seconds (automatic: 5.6 seconds). Average fuel consumption is
between 6.4 and 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (5.9 – 5.7 litres) and
CO2 emissions are between 147 and 142 grams per kilometre
(134 – 130 g/km). The BMW 230i Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100
km/h in 6.1 seconds (automatic: 5.9 seconds) and has a combined fuel
consumption of 6.8 to 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres
(6.2 – 6.0 litres). CO2 emissions are between 155 and 149 grams per
kilometre (142 – 137 g/km (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on
selected tyre size).

Characteristic design features for the BMW iPerformance
models.
With the market launch of the first plug-in
hybrid models, BMW eDrive technology comprising electric motors,
lithium ion high-performance batteries and intelligent energy
management have now been added to the BMW brand’s vehicle range. In
addition to the three BMW 7 Series plug-in hybrid models available
starting July 2016, three further segments offer a choice of vehicles
combining a combustion engine with an electric drive. In future, they
will bear the model designations BMW 225xe iPerformance Active Tourer,
BMW 330e iPerformance Sedan and BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance. The
technology transfer from BMW i automobile development, helping them
attain a new level of dynamics and path-breaking efficiency, is now
underscored by characteristic exterior design features.

In addition to the “eDrive” logo on the C pillar, the
BMW iPerformance models will feature a BMW i logo on the front left
and right sidewalls, blue hubcaps and a BMW kidney grill with slats
painted in typical BMW i blue. From December 2016, these new features
will be standard on the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance and on all
further BMW iPerformance models as early as from July 2016. Analogous
to the model name plates on all BMW models, specific design features
on BMW iPerformance models can also be omitted if the customer so
wishes. Further equipment features originally designed for the BMW i3
and the BMW i8 and which are also available as standard or as options
for all BMW iPerformance models, include hybrid-specific BMW
ConnectedDrive services as well as the complete BMW i 360° ELECTRIC portfolio.

New from BMW ConnectedDrive: BMW iDrive with optimized menu
display, telephony with wireless charging and WLAN hotspot available
for further models.

From the summer of 2016, three new features from BMW ConnectedDrive,
which were previously only available for the BMW 7 Series and BMW 6
Series, will also find their way to the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 2 Series
Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible, the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4
Series. A new, extremely clearly structured menu display and a higher
screen resolution for the Control Display will in future optimize the
control of vehicle, infotainment, navigation and communication
functions via the iDrive controller. In conjunction with the
navigation system Professional, the on-board monitor no longer
displays the main menu and control options for the various functions
in lists, but in the form of adjacently arranged tile symbols.
Furthermore, the speech recognition feature of the navigation system
Professional has been supplemented by the function Natural Language,
with which spoken instructions can be given not only as predefined
text modules, but also freely formulated in complete sentences.

The optional feature telephony with wireless charging enhances
comfort when using mobile phones inside the vehicle. Inductively
chargeable smartphones can be supplied wirelessly with electricity
during the journey using the mobile telephone facility provided for
this purpose in the centre console. Apart from the integration of the
smartphone into the vehicle operating system, the new option also
includes a connection to the exterior antenna and two USB ports as
well as the WLAN hotspot function, which facilitates high-speed
Internet connectivity for up to eight mobile end devices.

Wider choice of leather seats for the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2
Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series.

As a variant that is ideally suited to the charisma of the model
M Sport, the leather trim Dakota in the colour black with blue
contrast stitching will be available for the BMW 1 Series, the BMW 2
Series Coupe and the BMW 2 Series Convertible as well as for all
models of the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series from July 2016. In the
case of all BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series, both the model M Sport as
well as the models Luxury Line and Sport Line can now be ordered with
the seat variant Dakota Veneto Beige in combination with the interior
colour black.

 

Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific
CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new
passenger cars is included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden
über Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch
neuerPersonenkraftwagen” (Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2
emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which
can be obtained from all dealerships, from the Deutsche Automobil
Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html.
LeitfadenCO2 (GuidelineCO2) (PDF ‒ 2.7 MB))