2015 BMW 740Ld xDrive Diesel - Car and Driver
The protagonists then were Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac, and they sold diesel cars in considerable numbers—sadly so, in the case of Cadillac, because (together with GM’s other diesel offerings) its oil burners left a virtually indelible stain on the... Back then, BMW didn’t participate in the energy-crisis-fueled race toward diesels. The brand was famous for its silky-smooth, naturally aspirated straight-six gasoline engines, and it took the company until 1983 to reluctantly offer its first diesel in the European-market 5-series. In fact, BMW tried everything to avoid diesels, including developing the low-revving, torquey eta gas engine. Today, BMW’s straight-six turbo-diesels are among the finest on the market. in Europe, sales of 3-series , 5-series , and crossover SUV oil burners dominate over those of gasoline-powered versions. -market 7-series diesel gets the 740d moniker even though it serves up barely more power than the 254-hp European-market 730d. The U. S. -bound 740Ld is rated at 255 horsepower, available at 4000 rpm. Source: www.caranddriver.com
