I Drove BMW’s Forbidden US Diesel 1,500 km Across Romania
A B57 diesel not sold in America, tested on 1,500 km of Romanian roads with two kids, two car seats, and a mountain pass
A B57 diesel not sold in America, tested on 1,500 km of Romanian roads with two kids, two car seats, and a mountain pass
BMW's six-cylinder diesel X3 delivers strong power and range, but the cabin doesn't match the price.
BMW keeps diesel alive in Europe with the X3 40d—seen in Slovakia in gorgeous Tanzanite Blue—and shows why this deep metallic paint is among the best colors ever offered.
Discover the 2025 BMW X3 diesel lineup with the powerful six-cylinder X3 40d xDrive with 303 horsepower and 670 Nm (495 lb-ft) of peak torque
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