OC 335d

2011 135i's are inline 6.

Not sure how popular diesel is in Japan but I would prefer a 120D. The torque would make up for the lack of hp, especially in city driving.

Blackraven

Diesel atm is only limited and there is a stigma among many Japanese regarding diesel passenger cars. However, it looks like it might change.

Current diesel passenger cars in Japan:
-Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC diesel AVANTGARDE
-Nissan X-trail diesel (now with 6-speed automatic gearbox)

Right now, diesel passenger cars make up 0.1 percent of new cars in Japan. However, there are predictions that with better diesel engines, this could rise up to 15% by year 2015.

Source:
Mercedes Benz Japan English Site
http://www.mercedes-benz.co.jp/e/index.html

OC 335d

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