A LUXURIOUS PERFORMANC BEAST

While the whole idea of a diesel sports coupe seems like a complete contradiction, here’s where it starts to make sense: the 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel has a mammoth-pulling 465lb ft of torque from a low, low 1500rpm. Then there’s the all-wheel drive system. It’s predominantly rear-biased, so on that pretense, the 435d has all the makings of a drivable, tractable coupe that’s both elegant and economical & yet can achieve 54 mpg, whats not to love on this flagship 4 series?