Originally Posted by TheOtherDave™
Not to drag this thread off topic, but read up on the E46 330d.
Offered as a sedan and coupe, it turned mid-7s 0-100kph and got 38-45mpg in the process. Not bad at all.
Well, the 330 is anything but a luxury car, and the diesel option I believe is only offered in Europe - but Europe is a whole different world compared to the USA.