BMW model upgrade measures for the summer of 2015

Additional new-generation engines for many models of the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series as well as the BMW X5 – premiere of intelligent four-wheel drive technology in the BMW M235i xDrive Convertible – new navigation system Professional with online map updating and functionally optimised Parking Assistant now also available for the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 4 Series – extension of standard safety features in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer – new exterior colours for the BMW 4 Series, the BMW M4 Coupe, the BMW M4 Convertible, the BMW 5 Series and the BMW Z4.

In the summer of 2015, BMW will be continuing with the generation change under the bonnet of many of its model series. Thanks to the optimised efficiency of the new three and four-cylinder engines, both the sporting characteristics and the fuel economy of numerous models will improve yet again. Moreover, the deployment of additional petrol and diesel power units will ensure even more diversity within the model range. Furthermore, as from July 2015, the BMW M235i xDrive Convertible will be the first open-top compact model to offer four-wheel drive as an option.
Moreover, the range of standard and optional equipment is to be extended as from the summer of 2015. The latest generation of the navigation system Professional as well as the Parking Assistant, which is now also usable for transversely positioned parking spaces, will also be available for the BMW 3 Series and the BMW 4 Series. The safety features in the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer will be complemented, inter alia, by the Multi-Collision Braking function and the Alertness Assistant. New exterior colours will be available for the BMW 4 Series, the BMW M4 Coupe, the BMW M4 Convertible, the BMW 5 Series and the BMW Z4.
New three-cylinder petrol engine for the BMW 1 Series.
From July 2015, the 3-door and 5-door versions of the BMW 118i will feature a three-cylinder petrol power unit of the BMW Group’s latest engine generation for a further optimised balance between driving pleasure and fuel economy. With the100 kW/136 hp engine, the new 3-door and 5-door variants of the BMW 118i accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds (automatic: 8.7 seconds). The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of both models have been reduced to between 5.4 and 5.0 litres/100 km and between 126 and 116 grams/km (with 8-speed Steptronic transmission: 5.2 – 4.8 litres/100 km, 122 – 112 g/km; figures according to EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size). In all, there is a choice of five petrol and five diesel engines for models of the BMW 1 Series. The power units featured in the models BMW 118d, BMW 120d and BMW M135i can also be combined with BMW xDrive four-wheel drive technology.
BMW 2 Series Coupe and BMW 2 Series Convertible: New diesel engines, premiere of intelligent four-wheel drive technology in an open-top compact sports car.
From July 2015, two further four-cylinder diesel engines of the latest generation will also be deployed in the BMW 2 Series Coupe and BMW 2 Series Convertible. Both the BMW 218d Coupe and the BMW 225d Coupe will offer a 5 kW increase in power output and further optimised efficiency. Powered by a 110 kW/150 hp engine, the BMW 218d Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds (automatic: 8.2 seconds). Average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are now between 4.4 and 4.0 litres/100 km (automatic: 4.2 – 3.8 litres) and between 116 and 106 grams/km (111 – 101 g/km). The engine under the bonnet of the new BMW 225d Coupe features BMW TwinPower Turbo technology with multi-stage turbocharging and delivers a maximum power output of 165 kW/224 hp. The sprint to 100 km/h takes the new BMW 225d Coupe, which features as standard an 8-speed Steptronic transmission, only 6.2 seconds. Average fuel consumption is between 4.6 and 4.3 litres/100 km, with CO2 emissions of between 121 and 114 grams/km (figures according to EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).
Starting in July 2015, the two diesel power units will also be added to the engine range for the BMW 2 Series Convertible, meaning that in future there will be a choice of four petrol and three diesel engines both for the coupe and the convertible. The new BMW 218d Convertible accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds (automatic: 8.7 seconds) and the new BMW 225d Convertible, which is equipped as standard with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission, in 6.4 seconds. Average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions range from 4.7 to 4.3 litres/100 km (automatic: 4.5 – 4.1 litres), 124 to 114 grams/km (118 – 108 g/km) for the BMW 218d Convertible and from 4.9 to 4.6 litres/100 km, 128 and 121 grams/km for the BMW 225d Convertible respectively.
The BMW M235i xDrive Convertible available as from July 2015 will offer a new dimension in open-air driving pleasure. For the first time, an open-top compact model will transfer its engine power to all four wheels. The premiere of the intelligent four-wheel drive system in the BMW 2 Series Convertible is linked to maximum sporting characteristics. Powered by a 240 kW/326 hp straight six-cylinder engine, the BMW M235i xDrive Convertible, which features as standard an 8-speed Steptronic transmission, sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are between 8.3 litres/100 km and 193 grams/km (figures according to EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).
BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer: More space, increased functionality, now available with additional new-generation engines.
Just a few weeks after its market launch, the BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer will also receive new additions to its engine portfolio. The model range is to be supplemented by the BMW 216i Gran Tourer with a 75 kW/102 hp three-cylinder petrol engine, the BMW 214d Gran Tourer with a three-cylinder diesel engine (70 kW/95 hp) and the BMW 220d Gran Tourer with a four-cylinder diesel power unit (140 kW/190 hp). Featuring the new entry-level petrol engine, the exceptionally spacious all-rounder sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds. Average fuel consumption of the BMW 216i Gran Tourer is between 5.6 and 5.3 litres/100 km (CO2 emission level: 129 – 124 g/km). Powered by the new basic diesel engine, the BMW 214d Gran Tourer reaches the 100 km/h mark in 13.5 seconds. Average fuel consumption is as low as 4.1 to 3.9 litres/100 km (CO2 emission level: 109 –104 g/km). Acceleration of the BMW 220d Gran Tourer is 7.9 seconds (automatic: 7.8 seconds), with an average fuel consumption of 4.7 to 4.5 litres/100 km (automatic: 4.6 – 4.4 litres) and CO2 emissions of between 124 and 119 grams/km (122 –117 g/km; figures according to EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).

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