Sentences with phrase «refined than the diesel»

It's responsive, more refined than the diesels and won't break the bank to run.

With 340 - hp and 332 lb - ft of torque to play with (rising to 380 - hp in the flagship «S» spec), it's pretty quick, and — as a result of it being a six - cylinder gasoline engine — it's smoother and more refined than the diesel.

Not exact matches

DIESEL FUEL - It is less refined and more energy dense than gasoline, converting heat into energy more efficiently, sending less heat out the tailpipe than gas - powered vehicles.

Even the oil sands ultimate consumption in a gasoline, diesel or jet engine only results in 500 kilograms of CO2 - equivalent per barrel of refined petroleum products, meaning total oil sands emissions from well to wheel are considerably lower than those of this nation's more than 500 power plants burning coal to generate electricity.

Dr. Peden has written or contributed to more than 160 peer - reviewed scientific publications on the kinetics and mechanisms of automobile exhaust catalysis; the development of zeolite catalysts for diesel engine emission control; hydrocarbon reforming over bimetallic catalysts; the structure of hydroprocessing catalysts; the development of novel, supported solid acid catalysts for petroleum refining; the growth and properties of oxide and semiconductor thin films; and model studies of adhesion at metal / metal - oxide interfaces.

It's smoother, more linear and more refined throughout its rev range than Mazda's current Skyactiv - G petrol, pulls cleanly from tickover in high gears if required, and doesn't have a hint of diesel - style rattle.

The Mercedes» four - cylinder twin - turbo diesel engine is more refined, economical and a far nicer power unit to use than the equivalent found in the XF.

Still, in both GLC's it's more refined and smooth than it used to be, with only the tell - tale diesel clatter evident at high revs or around town.

Well, it's not surprising to discover — despite Renault's claims of quieter - than - usual diesel operation — it's more rowdy and less refined than the petrol engine.

However, both seven - speed DSG autos also presented a mild shudder during gentle standing - start take - offs, especially when cold, even if they did feel more refined than the six - speed dual - clutch auto in the top - spec Yeti diesel all - wheel drive.

It all starts with a brilliantly refined diesel V6, which exhibits few obvious diesel traits, other than the low redline.

The BMW's diesel isn't a particularly refined one, either, but it is a little less boomy than the Discovery Sport's powerplant.

The smaller capacity turbo - diesel engine worked a bit harder than most here, but remained impressively refined.

Other than the diesel - ness, it's a refined driver.

GM claims its latest diesel is more refined than before, and more powerful.

And, although the Nissan X-TRAIL based mid-size SUV doesn't bring any major drivetrain changes other than the current non-availability of a turbo - diesel, it does come across as a more refined performer.

The latter model is cheaper, more responsive, more refined, more flexible and offers marginally better on - paper performance than the diesel, along with fuel economy that's broadly comparable in everyday use.

It is also efficient, quick, refined and more interesting to drive than conventional gas and diesel X5s.

The information I could find on US bioethanol is not encouraging — according to a recent University of Berkley study (see here Source: http://rael.berkeley.edu/EBAMM/FarrellEthanolScience012706.pdf), US bioethanol has 13 % less greenhouse gas emissions than diesel or petrol, because of the energy intensive refining process, the energy input to farming, and fertilizer production and use.

A third reason, one of the original reasons for the spread of diesel powered vehicles in transportation was that diesel fuel was generally 15 - 20 % cheaper than the more highly refined gasoline.