BMW's diesel-powered lineup is about to get a new
addition as the EPA has signed off on the new 540d xDrive.
The model is
expected to mirror the 530d which is offered in other markets. As a result, the
car should have a 3.0-liter diesel engine that develops 261 hp and 620 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to an eight-speed
automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system which enables the sedan to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.
The EPA listing for the 2018 540d xDrive reveals the
model will be rated at 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. The
government agency goes on to say drivers can expect to spend around US$ 1,500
annually to refuel the luxury sedan.
The 540d xDrive will reportedly go on sale in the
United States next month and cost US$ 62,995 including destination charges. That's
significantly more than the 530e xDrive iPerformance which features a plug-in
hybrid powertrain that enables the model to travel up to 15 miles (24 km) on
electricity alone.
