Popular Mechanics have published their test-driven-review of the 2008 BMW 745d Diesel. 'The BMW 745d packs a 4.4-liter liter turbo diesel V8 paired with the traditional six-speed automatic. The aluminum engine block makes this motor about 66 pounds lighter than its predecessor. But the best news—at least for power junkies—is that this diesel V8 makes a robust 330 hp and an incredible 553 lb.-ft. of torque way down at 1900 rpm. And that means it will accelerate to 62 mph in just 6.6 seconds, and cover the standing-start kilometer in 26 seconds. That's just 0.9 seconds slower than the gas-fueled, 4.8-liter V-8 BMW 750i.'