BMW Group information EfficientDynamics 2007 – the intelligent route to lower emissions. The BMW Group is presenting a raft of innovations in its current model range aimed at drastically reducing emissions. Underpinning these innovations is a clear development strategy dedicated to securing individual mobility for the future. BMW Group Visionary technological developments have played consumption and CO2 emissions levels. This is The BMW Group supports the drive purpose-fully to play its part in fulfilling the voluntary a role in the success of the BMW Group ever since based on the conviction that excellent driving for environmental protection. agreement made by the European Automobile the company was founded over 90 years ago. dynamics and impressive cost-effectiveness need Reductions in fuel consumption are directly linked Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Reliable prognoses on future market requirements not be mutually exclusive. With its principle of to cuts in CO2 emissions. For example, the The common goal of all the ACEA members is to and the timely introduction of tailor-made solutions efficient dynamics, the BMW Group has therefore combustion of one litre of petrol per 100 kilometres cut European fleet average CO2 emissions for new have secured BMW a sustained and pre-eminent placed two equal-priority goals at the centre-point releases approximately 23.8 grams of CO2 per passenger cars to 140 g per kilometre by the end position among the world’s leading car manufacturers. of each new car development project: optimising kilometre, and a vehicle burning 5.0 litres of petrol of 2008. This means capping the average fuel A development strategy initiated by the BMW the use of resources and raising performance per 100 kilometres therefore emits approximately consumption of all vehicles produced by European Group back in the 1990s has yielded a constant characteristics vis-á-vis the outgoing model. The 119 g/km of CO2. The values for diesel vehicles manufacturers at 5.9 litres of petrol – or 5.3 litres flow of product innovations which have quickly result is that the BMW Group today produces are slightly higher: burning one litre of diesel per of diesel – per 100 kilometres. Added to which, with fulfilled their brief of ensuring sustainable use of premium models which top the rankings in terms its EfficientDynamics development strategy, the natural resources. The name of this strategy says of both their inspirational handling properties and BMW Group is toeing the line set out in the 1997 CO emissions in Germany, 2004 it all: EfficientDynamics. their efficiency – and thus their environmental 2 Kyoto Protocol. compatibility. This strategy includes the aim of As part of the United Nations Framework The substance behind the buzzword is provided by offering premium-segment customers highly Energy producers 383 million tonnes Convention on Climate Change, this Protocol a unique development concept designed to cut fuel efficient models in every class of car. targets a reduction in CO2 emissions to at least Households, business 173 million tonnes Industry 162 million tonnes The best output/fuel CO2 emitted in Europe through human activity consumption combination Road transport 158 million tonnes in their respective segments: Transport Road transport in Germany accounts for 18 percent of total 24% the MINI Cooper D (above) CO emissions, passenger cars for 13 percent. Source: VDA 2 Power stations 12% passenger cars and BMW 318d 34% 100 kilometres generates approximately 26.5 g of CO2 per kilometre, meaning that average consumption of 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres yields a CO2 value of some 132 g/km. As far as its commitment to preserving fossil fuel resources is concerned, by 2005 the BMW Group had achieved a dramatic 30 percent reduction in fleet Households Industry consumption levels in Germany when measured 19% 23% against its 1990 model range. For the same period, the Association of the German Automotive Industry five percent below their 1990 levels by 2012. (VDA) had pledged to lower fuel consumption The BMW Group has made a wide-reaching by 25 percent, a target the BMW Group met in reduction in the CO2 emissions caused by human exemplary style as early as 2002. activity a key target in its drive to ensure the And the BMW Group is working just as responsible use of resources, and is thus all the more committed to developing concepts The four-cylinder diesel engine with Variable demonstrating maximum efficiency in order to meet this aim. An important element of these Twin Turbo in the BMW 123d Fuel consumption of BMW Group cars in accordance efforts is the objective examination of scientifically with VDA commitment (index: 1990 = 100; based on: fleet consumption of newly registered cars in Germany measured proven facts on CO2 emissions and associated on the basis of the New European Driving Cycle in accordance with the VDA commitment) climate change. In Europe private transportation accounts for 12 percent of CO2 emissions. The automotive industry has no direct influence on 100 the remaining 88 percent. 95 90 85 80 75 70 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 100,0 97,5 90,9 89,3 85,8 83,7 86,3 87,3 85,6 82,1 79,6 77,3 74,3 74,0 74,0 70,7 69,4 2 3 X-ray view: Aside from these considerations, there is no ques- vehicle, the optimisation of aerodynamics and The perfect combination: the BMW Concept X3 tion for the BMW Group that the carmakers have a intelligent lightweight construction techniques. In impressive dynamics, low emissions. EfficientDynamics duty to do everything in their power to reduce CO2 the medium term it also embraces the use of hybrid There is no question of the EfficientDynamics emissions within their sphere of influence. Taking powertrains while, looking further ahead, the development strategy being an expression merely responsibility in this way also makes a statement switchover to practically zero-emission hydrogen as of a short-term shift in priorities. On the contrary, that society as a whole is working to reduce levels an energy source of the future is also very much what makes EfficientDynamics particularly im of CO2 emissions. established on the EfficientDynamics radar. pressive is that it has determined the long-term By contrast to some of the concepts offered by direction of the BMW Group’s development work The BMW Group has been pushing forward a other carmakers, EfficientDynamics is not restricted for many years now. By setting the right course in whole series of product-based fuel-saving to individual special-purpose models. Instead, as a the past, the BMW Group is today in the position technologies for many years now under the banner fixed and standard feature, its impact is gradually to deliver solutions aimed at preserving resources. of EfficientDynamics. spreading throughout the company’s entire fleet. When applied to the product range itself, this EfficientDynamics has brought an extensive means that current model-year BMW vehicles The BMW 520d Touring package of innovations into series production come with a range of fuel-saving measures whose lower than in 1983. At the same time, its exhaust with four-cylinder diesel through the model years 2007 and 2008. The development was set in train some five years ago emissions quality has improved by a stunning engine: the first car in its vehicles equipped with these measures have seen and which have now made it into series production. 95 percent. Another milestone is furnished by the class with CO2 emissions fuel consumption drop by up to 23 percent and These models therefore boast a level of efficiency 2008 BMW 520d, the first car in its class to push as low as 140 g/km output rise by as much as 20 kW. These impressive which many rivals will only achieve in several years’ its CO2 emissions down below 140 g per kilometre. figures see the BMW Group setting new standards time. For example, the BMW 120d is a star as a front-runner in refined yet environmentally performer in the compact car segment in terms of Fitted with a four-cylinder diesel engine developing compatible transportation, without compromising fuel efficiency and emissions, burning just 4.8 litres 177 hp/130 kW, the Saloon produces average fuel on driving pleasure. This package of innovations per 100 kilometres, developing 177 hp/130 kW economy of 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres and CO2 has enabled the BMW 1 Series and 5 Series and emitting 128 g of CO2 per kilometre. emissions of 136 g per kilometre. Through the models to claim "best in segment" honours in The BMW Group also occupies a leading position gradual introduction of the latest efficiency- terms of both efficiency and dynamics. in the small car segment as far as economy and enhancing measures across all model series, overall As far as environmental considerations are emissions are concerned. Indeed, powered by a CO2 levels will drop significantly once again in the A long-term concept with sustained impact. concerned, a diesel BMW now stands comparison 110 hp/80 kW four-cylinder engine the MINI near future. In model year 2008, 40 percent of all In essence EfficientDynamics encompasses with a hybrid-powered vehicle, while displaying a Cooper D burns a meagre 3.9 litres of diesel per new BMW Group vehicles in Europe will record engine-related technological innovations, the clear edge over hybrid drive systems on country 100 kilometres, allowing it to record a spectacularly CO2 figures below the challenging 140 g/km level. intelligent management of energy flows within the roads and motorways. low CO2 output of 104 grams per kilometre. And the new MINI Cooper D Clubman is not a great deal thirstier, requiring only 4.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.