There's also slightly more
diesel clatter from the engine than some competitors under light throttle.
Not exact matches
The fact that this engine is a
diesel is only apparent if you listen for the faint
diesel clatter with the window open, because with the cockpit windows closed, driver and passengers are comfortably insulated
from any noise, vibration, or harshness coming
from the outside world.
There's a little more
diesel clatter coming through the cabin in the X5 than an Audi Q7 TDI, but the engine is still far quieter than most consumers would expect
from a
diesel.
From inside the cabin, there is no audible
diesel clatter; you'll only hear it if you open the window, which I was not about to do in 30 - degree February weather.
Apart
from a pronounced cold - start
diesel clatter, the engine is reasonably quiet, the suspension strikes a decent balance between composure and cushiness, and the cabin impresses with much - better - than - expected fit and finish.
When you're cruising down the interstate in the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Diesel, you're pretty happy, because there's enough acoustic insulation to isolate you
from the
diesel's
clatter of combustion (though it's loud if you're standing outside the car), and the real strength of the Cruze chassis compared to its competition lies in its composure on the highway.
Identifying badges were removed, and the
clatter of a pint - size
diesel emanated
from beneath the hood.
Aside
from a low
clatter at startup, there are few initial signs that BMW's
diesel - powered X5 is a different sort of beast.
The
clatter, smoky fumes and remarkable fuel economy of
diesel engines have nearly disappeared
from the American car and light - truck scene, thanks, among other things, to cheaper gasoline.
On the move the 148bhp 2.0 - litre
diesel engine does have a bit of characteristic
diesel clatter at lower speeds, but it pulls strongly
from low revs and when paired with the seven - speed automatic gearbox it makes for smooth progress.
At low speeds and under load, typical
diesel clatter intruded, but without the racket of similarly priced
diesel passenger cars
from some other brands.
Whereas the old 2.1 - litre unit suffers
from some vibration and a lot of that typical
diesel clatter under hard throttle, the new all - aluminium 1,950 cc motor is noticeably smoother across the revs.
Once cranked, there's a fair bit of
diesel clatter heard outside the car, but good cabin insulation prevents it
from filtering into the cabin.
Acceleration is brisk thanks to the plentiful torque, and there's very little
diesel clatter to be heard
from the inside.
If one didn't read the label carefully, it'd be fairly easy to dismiss this as a mere E350 with a gas engine — it's that well - insulated
from any sort of
diesel distractions and
clatter.
Along with the
clatter was a faint odor, not the tarry smell of
diesel straight
from the pump, but something more like a pool cleaner.