2013 BMW M550d xDrive First Drive: Three-Turbo-Diesel Fun

Lately, BMW has been stretching its M GmbH portfolio further than anyone would have expected a few years ago. Widespread automatic transmissions? Sure, who wants to mess with a manual anymore? Turbocharging? Everywhere, please, and we'll bill it as "Efficient Dynamics." And an M-powered SUV? Just what the customer wants, so let's make two. Of all things, however, perhaps a diesel-driven M is a stretch too far. Thus, to occupy the space between M GmbH's broadened portfolio and the regular BMW lineup, the M Performance line was created, with the M550d xDrive as its poster boy. We spent two weeks with the car on its German home turf. (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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