COMPETITIVE FACTS: Compared with Ford Super Duty's urea - based system, Sierra HD's selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system delivers better
overall diesel performance, with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills.
Not exact matches
«We have two good (AMG
diesel) markets (Italy and France),» but the
overall market for a high -
performance diesel is small, he claims.
* Horsepower and torque expected to top previous model (testing is ongoing — check media.gm.com for updates) * NOx emissions reduced at least 63 percent over 2010 models * Quieter operation * High - pressure (30,000 psi / 2, 000 bar) Piezo - actuated fuel system for greater fuel efficiency, improved
performance and reduced emissions * Exhaust brake system that enables controlled vehicle slowdown on downhill grades without actuating the brakes * Selective catalytic reduction after - treatment system using
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection to provide the best
overall diesel characteristics and
performance — with a range of about 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between DEF refills * Combustion and after - treatment have been optimized to provide about 700 miles (1,125 km) between
diesel particulate filter regenerations — a 75 - percent improvement over the previous system and significant contributor to improved fuel efficiency, as the regeneration process requires additional fuel * B20 biodiesel capability for an alternative fueling option * Internal revisions that improve durability
The City's 1.5 - litre
diesel engine has 100 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque, the motor is noisy although drivability is excellent and so is the
overall performance (0 - 100 km / hr in 11.97 seconds), making it good both in the city and on the highway.
Overall the 520d is plenty quick, but if you do want more
performance then you can go for the 530d which has a 265bhp straight six
diesel engine.
Impressive power output and
overall performance by the
diesel engine.
All of the engines in the BMW 5 Series range are impressive, but
overall, the
diesels outshine the petrol units thanks to their excellent blend of
performance and efficiency.
Although a V8
diesel engine was entertained, the V6 format was selected early on as the ideal layout for the unit, providing the optimum balance between
overall performance and refinement.
It comes with everything that makes this model a standout in terms of style, luxury, and
overall value — but a
diesel engine under the hood that has a major impact on
performance.
Overall though, the nine - speed auto is well - matched to the SD4
diesel drivetrain, offering smooth and effortless progress even if it sets no
performance or efficiency benchmarks.
Overall performance is also good, whether you opt for the petrol automatic (available in a single trim only) or
diesel manual, and you wont have much to complain about the way it drives or rides either.