BMW 535d leads the pack among diesel luxury sedans - Los Angeles Times
Brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have always sold diesel cars on their home turf back in Germany. Mercedes in particular had success selling oil-burning diesels to Americans in the 1970s and '80s, before emissions regulations tightened. Thirty years later, diesels are clawing their way back into the U. S. , largely because of the fuel economy they deliver, better emissions controls and cleaner diesel fuel. Indeed, diesels are now considered competitors with hybrids in the green car space. The number of high-end diesel vehicles has doubled in the last five years, and mid-size sedans are at the heart of that growth, according to data from Edmunds. So we grabbed three sedans from brands on the front lines of diesel production. The BMW 535d and the Mercedes-Benz E250 BlueTec are new models for 2014, whereas the Audi A6 TDI has been around for a few years. First place: BMW 535d. BMW gave the current generation of 5-Series cars a mild refresh for 2014, adding this diesel into the mix for the first time. It combines efficiency with robust power in a package so compelling that there's no reason to buy the gas-powered 535i. The best part of this BMW is the engine, one it shares with the X5 SUV and a 7-Series sedan. Source: www.latimes.com
