BMW M340d Oxford Green: This is why we need more green colors

The paintwork has been part of the BMW color palette for decades, but there is one special M car that comes to mind: E39 M5.

Legend says that out of the nearly 10,000 E39 M5s sold in the United States,  only about 130 were painted in Oxford Green.

The sport settings of the 8-speed Steptronic transmission and the standard xDrive chassis work together to deliver an impressive 0-100 km/h sprint in just 4.8 seconds.

The diesel engine is equipped with the BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and is capable of reaching a maximum torque of 700 Nm, fully available between 1,750 and 2,250 rpm.

Apart from the model badge on the rear, the new BMW M340d G20 is 100 percent the same as the M340i that has been known for months.

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