Starting MSRP: $43,900 Engine: 3.0-liter twin-turbodiesel inline-6 with 265 hp MPG: 23 city/36 hwy/27 cmb Incentive: $4,500 marketing support Expires: 11/2/09
The BMW 3 Series was the recipient of the German automaker's first clean diesel for the U.S. market, and why not? The 3 Series is the best-selling luxury car here, blessed with the winning trifecta of luxury, style and performance. Those looking to top off that perfect trifecta with superb fuel economy can stop right here. The 335d Sedan may seem deficient in the horsepower department, but torque is a diesel's strong point and the 335d makes a whopping 425 lb-ft of it, making for excellent accleration. If you're looking for a quick and plush hybrid alternative, a hefty $4,500 in marketing support should power you out of your desk chair and into the nearest BMW dealership.