BMW has hit back at claims by a German publication that its X3 exceeds European pollution limits.
AutoBild, citing research from the International Council on Clean Transportation, said the BMW X3 xDrive28d was 11 times more than legal emissions limits.
The ICCT was behind the findings that initiated the emissions scandal that saw Volkswagen admit it used a software defeat to fool emissions tests in the United States.
BMW responded to the allegations in a statement that categorically denied any wrongdoing.
“The BMW Group does not manipulate or rig any emissions tests. We observe the legal requirements in each country and fulfill all local testing requirements,” the statement said.
“In other words, our exhaust treatment systems are active whether rolling on the test bench or driving on the road.
“Clear, binding specifications and processes are in place through all phases of development at the BMW Group in order to avoid wrongdoing.”
It noted that two ICCT studies confirmed 14 BMWs, including its popular X5 SUV complied with legal requirements over NOx emissions, with no anomalies between laboratory and in-field tests.
BMW said that it would contact the ICCT regarding the X3 allegations in AutoBild to clarify which which tests were used.
