Diesel Vehicles Currently Available in U.S.
A new generation of clean diesel cars, light trucks and SUVs is now available and offer consumers a new choice in fuel-efficient and low-emissions technology. Clean diesel is a proven technology that is clean, quiet and fun to drive. In the next year, over a dozen new diesel options choices will be available for car consumers in every state; including California, delivering up to 40 percent better real-world fuel economy, 20 percent fewer CO2 emissions and unparalleled performance and long-term value.
Cars, Trucks and SUVs
Fuel economy information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and can be found at fueleconomy.gov. Additional information on Powertrain, Torque and Horsepower ratings has been supplied by vehicle manufacturers.
Audi Q7 TDI
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L, V6, turbocharged direct injection | 3.6L, FSI V6 gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 406 lb/ft @ 1750 rpm | 266 lb/ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 225 hp @ 3750 rpm | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 17 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 25 | 20 |
| Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,150 Federal tax credit is available to the first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 BMW 335d
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (GL450) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve I6 | 3.0L 24-valve I6 |
| Maximum Torque | 425 lbs/ft @ 1750 rpm | 300 lbs/ft @ 1400 -5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 265 hp @ 3800 rpm | 300 hp @ 5800 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 17 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 36 | 26 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $900 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (GL450) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve I6 | 4.6L 32-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 425 lbs/ft @ 1750 | 350 lbs/ft @ 3400-3800 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 226 hp @ 3800 rpm | 350 hp @ 6300 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 19 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 26 | 19 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,550 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel | 3.7L V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 376 lbs/ft @ 1600-2800 rpm | 235 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 3800 rpm | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 15 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 20 |
| Highway Range | 450 miles | 316.5 miles (city)/422 miles (highway) |
2008 Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (E350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 400 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 210 hp @ 3800 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 17 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 32 | 24 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (GL450) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 4.6L 32-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2800 rpm | 339 lbs/ft @ 2700-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 3800 rpm | 335 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 13 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 24 | 18 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,800 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (ML350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 3800 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 17 | 15 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 23 | 20 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $900 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC
| Diesel Model | Gas Model (R350) | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L 24-valve V6 | 3.5L 24-valve V6 |
| Maximum Torque | 398 lbs/ft @ 1600-2400 rpm | 258 lbs/ft @ 2400-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 215 hp @ 4000 rpm | 268 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 18 | 15 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 24 | 19 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,550 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 177 lb/ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 21 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 41 | 29 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,300 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportsWagen TDI
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.0L, 4 cylinder, in-line, turbocharged direct injection | 2.5L, 5 cylinder gasoline |
| Maximum Torque | 236 lb/ft @ 1750-2500 rpm | 177 lb/ft @ 4250 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 140 hp @ 4000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5700 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 30 | 21 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 41 | 29 |
| * Fuel requirement: Ultra-low sulfur diesel | ||
A $1,300 Federal tax credit is available to first 60,000 purchasers.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 V10 TDI Twinturbo
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 5.0L V10 | 3.6L VR6 |
| Maximum Torque | 553 lbs/ft @ 2000 rpm | 265 lbs/ft @ 2500-5000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 310 hp @ 3750 rpm | 280 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | 15 | 14 |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | 20 | 19 |
| Highway Range | 581 miles |
Heavy-Duty Trucks, Pickups and SUVs
The U.S. EPA does not rate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8500 lbs. Click here to read the official EPA test requirements. Information on Powertrain, Torque and Horsepower has been provided by vehicle manufacturers.
2008 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Regular/Quad Cab
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel | 5.7L V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 650 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 375 lbs/ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 325 hp @ 2900 rpm | 345 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2008 Ford Super Duty F250
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.4L PowerStroke V8 Turbo Diesel | 5.4L Triton V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 650 lbs/ft @ 2000 rpm | 365 lbs/ft @ 3750 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 350 hp @ 3000 rpm | 300 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2008 GMC Sierra 2500/3500 HD
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L Turbo Diesel V8 (Diesel) | Vortec 6.0L V8 (Gas) |
| Maximum Torque | 660 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 373 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 365 hp @ 3200 rpm | 353 hp @ 5400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
Other Diesel Vehicles
2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 Work Van
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.6L V8 Duramax (Diesel) | 6.0L V8 (Gas) |
| Maximum Torque | 460 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 360 lbs/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3200 rpm | 300 hp @ 4400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2008 Dodge Sprinter Van
| Diesel Model | ||
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3.0L V6 CRD Turbodiesel | |
| Maximum Torque | 280 lbs/ft @ 1200-2400 rpm | |
| Maximum Horsepower | 154 hp @ 4000 rpm | |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available |
2008 Ford E-Series Full Size Van
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6.0L PowerStroke 32-valve V8 | 4.6L Triton SOHC SEFI 16-valve V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 440 lbs/ft @ 2000 rpm | 286 lbs/ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 235 hp @ 3300 rpm | 225 hp @ 4800 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
2008 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo Van
| Diesel Model | Gas Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel | Vortec 6.0L V8 |
| Maximum Torque | 460 lbs/ft @ 1600 rpm | 360 cu/ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Maximum Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3200 rpm | 300 hp @ 4400 rpm |
| City Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| Highway Fuel Economy (mpg) | Not available | Not available |
| *Approved for use of B5 biodiesel, up to B20 for approved fleets with Special Equipment Option | ||