Efficient Dynamics in 2008 E70?

[mooner]

Does anyone know what "Efficient Dynamics" features are in the 2008 E70?

I have seen some rumors that regenerative braking, AC compressor clutching and some other features may be in the E70... Any news on this??

BMW published fuel efficiency stats may be an indicator??

[LeMansX5]

The UK edition of X5 3.0 is getting the EfficientDynamics and Brake Energy regeneration.

From press release
"Even the X5, BMW’s class-leading Sports Activity Vehicle, has received Brake Energy Regeneration from BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme. This enables the 3.0d model to emit a congestion charge-friendly 214g/km.

Mid-November sees the all-new BMW X5 3.0sd arrive in showrooms. Using the world’s most powerful six-cylinder diesel engine, previously seen in the 335d and 535d, the new BMW X5 3.0sd delivers 286hp from its twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre diesel. However, in common with other EfficientDynamics-equipped cars, emissions are kept to a minimum with the new X5 3.0sd only emitting 216g/km and therefore heading for an £8.00 per day London congestion charge under the proposed changes in London. All other petrol and diesel-powered competitor SUVs and SAV’s will be charged £25 under the new proposals."

[marcx5]

what??? the US version does not get this????

[xdrive]

Originally Posted by marcx5

what??? the US version does not get this????

Isn't all X5s (worldwide) built after Oct will be 08 and will have Efficient Dynamics?

[bell407]

All X5 built after week 40 in 2008 will have the Efficent Dynamics. It will increase the the fuel efficency of the 4.8i very well (6% savings). On the 3.0si there will be not to much savings (5%). These numbers are done by the ECE cycle test (European Style). The diesels are improved by 7% ... by the way.

Hope that helps

Regards

Christian

[CGSTL]

How do we translate week 40? Is it by the calendar? In other words, week 1 is January 1st; week 2 is January 8th; etc...?

Originally Posted by bell407

All X5 built after week 40 in 2008 will have the Efficent Dynamics. It will increase the the fuel efficency of the 4.8i very well (6% savings). On the 3.0si there will be not to much savings (5%). These numbers are done by the ECE cycle test (European Style). The diesels are improved by 7% ... by the way.

Hope that helps

Regards

Christian

[rh71]

Originally Posted by bell407

All X5 built after week 40 in 2008 will have the Efficent Dynamics. It will increase the the fuel efficency of the 4.8i very well (6% savings). On the 3.0si there will be not to much savings (5%). These numbers are done by the ECE cycle test (European Style). The diesels are improved by 7% ... by the way.

Hope that helps

Regards

Christian

So basically that's Oct of '08, which is MY2009.

It's funny how the cars are built in the U.S. but we see the upgrades last.

[bell407]

Ups, sorry wrong mistake.... it should be week 40 of 2007
meaning they started already last week (first October week)

So don´t worry be happy, all E70 manucactured from last week on have new stuff in (>Software, headrests, efficient dynamics...)

So long

Christian

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by CGSTL

How do we translate week 40? Is it by the calendar? In other words, week 1 is January 1st; week 2 is January 8th; etc...?

Exactly! Week 40 starts Oct 1. That how BMW works. The peoduction sheet at dealer are all by "week of x".

[rh71]

Originally Posted by bell407

Ups, sorry wrong mistake.... it should be week 40 of 2007
meaning they started already last week (first October week)

So don´t worry be happy, all E70 manucactured from last week on have new stuff in (>Software, headrests, efficient dynamics...)

So long

Christian

Ahh good. Now tell us the 3.0sd for U.S. starts in like week 44 of '07 and you'll really make people happy.