BMW Diesels Qualify for Tax Credits

Following in the footsteps of other automakers with diesel vehicles, like Mercedes and Volkswagen, BMW’s two diesel models will qualify for federal income-tax credits.

The 2009 BMW 335d sedan will garner you $900 back on your next return, while the 2009 X5 xDrive35d SUV will net you $1,800. Both vehicles use BMW’s twin-turbo, 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder diesel engine and qualify for the credits under the Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle tax credit program. The diesel sedan is rated at 23/33 mpg city/highway, and the X5 is rated at 19/25 mpg.

This is all well and good, but keep in mind that the 335d has a base price of $43,900, while the X5 xDrive35d starts at $51,200. We’re not sure that a savings of $900 off those prices will do much to stimulate the economy.

Comments

does the Jetta TDi get any tax credit?

Jetta TDI buyers can get a $1300 tax credit -

It doesn't matter that you get a tax credit. BMW gets the money, by pricing the diesel model well above the gasoline version. I'd try one of these diesels, but don't think I could put up with the smell and the noisier motor. Plus every diesel car I've ever seen has a black stain on the bumper near the tailpipe and discolored taillight lenses.

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