Originally Posted by
Stu @ M Developments
Thats the official line indeed... however, look at the power and torque curves and then compare it to the M3 and other sports models like the 335i and consider the marketing problems...
True, this would make sense. The current x35d already makes around 60lb ft more torque than the new M3/M4 as it is! Though having driven them both the latter feels like it actually has more on the road.
The 335d has been stepping on 335i toes for awhile, but BMW are beginning to embrace proper sports diesels.