Sentences with phrase «expensive than their gasoline counterparts»

COST - Because of the extra equipment and process needed to clean their diesel exhaust, diesel cars are more expensive than their gasoline counterparts.

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The E350 BlueTec is a tough sell for several reasons: It's priced higher than the regular E350, it's fuel economy is only marginally better than its gas - fed counterpart, and average fuel costs for its owner will be higher because diesel fuel is generally more expensive than gasoline.

Based on a driving cycle of three years or 45,000 miles (72,419 km), the report finds diesels less expensive overall than their gasoline counterparts in vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Volkswagen Jetta and Mercedes M - Class.

Also in the 5 - year evaluation, the diesel - powered Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy - duty pickups remain less expensive to own than their gasoline counterparts.

A hybrid vehicle can be as much as 20 percent more expensive than its counterpart powered by a conventional gasoline engine.