Mercedes - Benz still has no answer to the high -
performance diesels offered by Audi's 313 - hp 3.0 TDI V - 6 and BMW's 381 - hp twin - turbodiesel I - 6.
Not exact matches
With 235bhp from 4800 - 5600rpm and 258 lb ft from 1650rpm the new engine's
performance has no close equivalents in the crossover class —
diesel rivals from BMW and Mercedes produce less power but more torque, and few rivals
offer petrol variants with similar specifications.
A quartet of
diesels offer healthy
performance, economy or a combination of both.
Which is why we were (mildly) intrigued by the arrival of a new 158bhp 1.8 - litre turbocharged petrol engine to the range, claimed to
offer the combination of upper - warmish
performance — 136mph and 0 - 62mph in 8.6 seconds — plus almost -
diesel fuel economy of 41mpg on the official test.
Volvo's four - cylinder
diesel offering lags some way behind the Mercedes in terms of
performance and refinement, although once again the base price is considerably lower at # 47,905.
Diesels aren't quite as brisk, but
performance isn't far off with the most muscular
offering.
Interestingly, it's a
diesel that
offers the most potent
performance, because the 335d - a turbocharged 3 - litre straight - six - produces 309bhp at 4400rpm and a substantial 465 lb ft of torque between 1500 and 2500rpm.
In addition to the XC90 T8, Polestar also has
performance optimization upgrades for Volvo's
diesel engines in Europe and for the new generation of Drive - E gas engines
offered in vehicles sold in the U.S..
Using a technology called spark controlled compression ignition, or SPCCI, Mazda claims it will
offer significant real - world gains in terms of efficiency, cleanliness and
performance over the company's existing Skyactiv petrol and
diesel powerplants.
Engine-wise we'd pick either the THP 210 or BlueHDi 180, each of which
offers suitable
performance, and of the two it's the auto - equipped
diesel that probably makes more sense.
Those torque figures give the engines a fighting chance of overcoming the Countryman's bulk, and while the
diesels aren't the most characterful lumps they
offer useful
performance.
The
diesel offers the stronger
performance; although 0 - 62mph times are the same for both engines at a claimed 11.5 sec, however, the
diesel's fuel economy is almost 25 per cent better, achieving a claimed 70.6 mpg combined, compared to 53.3 mpg.
With almost as much
performance as the current SKYACTIV - G engine in the Miata, but with comparable emissions to a 1.5
diesel motor, the SKYACTIV - X engine
offers longevity to the gasoline burning engines that us petrol heads cherish.
Based on the new generation G30 BMW 5 - series, BMW's reluctance to
offer higher - powered
diesel models like the M550d in the UK makes the D5 S particularly interesting for buyers looking for a high
performance diesel model regardless of its power and torque deficit.
MPG and running costs > BMW is very close to having its cake and eating it too with the
diesels, with impressive MPG despite the heady
performance they
offer.
The BMW 5 Series for 2014 represents one of the most complete luxury car lines in the industry,
offering a base turbocharged sedan, a powerhouse high -
performance M version,
diesel - powered and V8 models, a hybrid and a somewhat controversially styled Grand Touring wagon / SUV.
Audi's Q5 SUV for 2016 is a multifaceted player,
offering a variety of incarnations including
performance - oriented, hybrid and
diesel trims.
The four - cylinder
diesel powerplants
offer a choice of 170 or 204 horsepower, with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for cleaner - burning
performance.
The 3 Series Touring range includes four trims, paired with various petrol and
diesel engines that
offer excellent
performance and competitive emissions.
Bentley now
offers a 4.0 - litre V8
diesel and a petrol unit of the same size alongside the 6.0 - litre W12 petrol launch engine, so
performance is very much the order of the day.
It's difficult to recommend the 237bhp
diesel, however, when you consider that it's more expensive to buy and to run than the 187bhp model, and the latter can do everything the more powerful model does, apart from
offering mildly snappier
performance.
Considering the
performance on
offer, this isn't bad, but means it won't be as attractive as the
diesels to company car buyers.
The 1.4 - litre petrol engine might
offer only adequate
performance but the
diesel engine should give the vehicle brisk
performance.
The 640d is available with a high -
performance diesel engine and can return 52.3 mpg while still
offering a fantastic turn of speed.
Performance — Things start to get interesting here as all three German cars are offered with two engine options each (one petrol and one diesel, not considering the performance variants like the BMW M3 an
Performance — Things start to get interesting here as all three German cars are
offered with two engine options each (one petrol and one
diesel, not considering the
performance variants like the BMW M3 an
performance variants like the BMW M3 and Audi S4).
Performance — Even though demand for petrol - powered luxury cars is on the rise, Jaguar has chosen to launch the F - Pace with
diesel engines only, yes, you read that right, engines because the F - Pace is
offered with two oil burners.
The
diesel engine
offers 194 bhp and is fairly quiet, and there is lots of power on
offer - allowing for smooth
performance at low and high speeds.
In terms of engines, the
diesels make the most sense; they're refined and
offer the best mix of economy and
performance.
The new Audi SQ7 TDI SUV has been revealed in Geneva, and it
offers truly impressive
performance from its new 4.0 litre
diesel V8, which produces a mighty 429bhp and 664lb / ft -LSB-...]
Mazda's new SKY - D clean
diesel engine
offers high fuel economy and output
performance as well as low exhaust emissions.
The A3 and it's high -
performance Audi S3 sibling both acquired new styling and now
offer an incredibly fuel - efficient
diesel engine for the 2015 model year, and both are available right here at our Glenwood Springs, CO dealership.
The one we had to for testing was the top of the line
diesel offering, the GLA 220d 4Matic with the seven - speed automatic gearbox, probably the pick of the range as it blends strong
performance with good efficiency too - it kicks off at just over $ 39,000 here.
In terms of engines, the
diesels make the most sense as they're more refined and
offer the best mix of economy and
performance.
New four - cylinder
diesel X5
offers up impressive economy and stout
performance without overly compromising on refinement
The engine range will include three petrol and three
diesel units
offering the
performance - and economy - enhancing benefits of Toyota Optimal Drive.
The all - new 1.5 - litre four - cylinder turbo -
diesel engine in the new Volkswagen Polo 1.5 TDI
offers an excellent blend of power and
performance, without compromising on fuel economy.
Both
diesels offer a combination of impressively low running costs and eager
performance, which suits the Altea well.
Its closest rivals are
diesel - cars such as Audi's SQ5, BMW's X4 35d and Alpina's XD3, all of which
offer similar
performance, a premium badge and a butch SUV stance.
It's efficient, fun to drive and comes with a choice of two effective
diesel engines that
offer an appealing balance of
performance and economy, so it's cheap to run, too.
He also said the company has finally cracked the
diesel code,
offering performance Mazda customers expect while meeting U.S. emissions standards.
ENGINE,
PERFORMANCE, BRAKING & HANDLING The all new Ford EcoSport facelift will be
offered in 3 engine options — 1.0 L Ecoboost petrol engine, 1.5 L petrol engine and a 1.5 L
diesel engine.
The big news for the 2014 Audi A7 is the addition of a
diesel engine model and a new, high -
performance RS 7, the most powerful RS model ever
offered in the U.S..
Performance — Audi is
offering the Q3 facelift with a
diesel engine option only, the petrol version will be launched later, just like how the pre-facelift model was launched.
If you can afford it, the V6
diesel offers seriously strong
performance, even from low revs.
Engines include the 2.0 - litre
diesel fitted to the BMW 320d GT,
offering excellent fuel economy and
performance.
The Ford Transit Connect, top of the small / midsize van segment is also behind its
performance to date for the year, though Ford recently revealed an ace up its sleeve as part of a raft of updates for 2019 model year: a 1.5 - litre turbodiesel engine, the only van in its class to
offer diesel power as an option.
The 181bhp 2.0 - litre
diesel, which is available with four - wheel drive only,
offers a good mix of
performance and economy.
Critical Knowledge: A4 is all - new for 2009Q5 is new crossover SUV added to lineup for 2009A6 receives a minor facelift, and a new powerplantA3 gets a minor refresh, and new transmission and suspension optionsA5 gets new optional equipmentA8 / S8 adds more power accessoriesR8 receives additional standard equipment, including a 6 - disc CD changerQ7 is now
offered with a
diesel powerplantTT gains a high -
performance derivativeAudi models: 2009 Audi
The enhanced towing capacity is due largely to the superior
performance of the Range Rover, which
offers a turbocharged
diesel engine capable of up to 443 lb - ft of torque compared to only 369 lb - ft of torque.
The 2018 Equinox will
offer three turbocharged engines — including the segment's first turbo -
diesel — providing customers more choices when it comes to
performance, efficiency and capability.