{"id":464004,"date":"2023-11-14T02:12:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T02:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/?p=464004"},"modified":"2025-01-12T01:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T01:56:47","slug":"5-performance-diesel-vehicles-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/5-performance-diesel-vehicles-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Performance Diesel Vehicles To Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Diesel cars continue to be a choice for drivers who seek the trifecta of fuel efficiency, longevity, and high-torque performance. While most manufacturers, especially supercar marques, use petrol engines, some brands continue to buck the trend and deliver performance vehicles with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpfpartsdirect.com\/collections\/engines\">diesel engines<\/a>, a shining example as seen in the Trident Iceni, considered the world\u2019s fastest diesel supercar.<\/p>\n<p>While diesels of the past may have been relegated to being slow, noisy, and economical creatures, we\u2019re looking at a list of our favorite vehicles that stand on their own merits and stand out as some of the quickest models available on the market.<\/p>\n<p>As an automotive engineer would tell you:<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Torque is the amount of weight you can lift. Horsepower is how fast you can lift it.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>There are many diesel cars to choose from out there but these are our favorites.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bentley Bentayga<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel.jpg\" alt=\"Bentley Bentayga\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2017-bentley-bentayga-diesel-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topgear.com\/car-reviews\/bentley\/bentayga\/40-v8-5dr-auto\/first-drive\">Top Gear<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Engine: Sequentially turbocharged, supercharged, and inter-cooled diesel V8<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">HP\/TQ: 429hp\u00a0 \/ 664 ft-lb<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">0-60mph: 4.8 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sheer personification of opulence and performance, the Bentayga is the first car on our list. Powered by a triple-boosted V8 engine, it\u2019s an amazing display of horsepower and torque.<\/p>\n<p>The V8 engine has 4.0L of displacement with sequential turbochargers and are further assisted by an electric supercharger after the intercooler, reducing turbo lag to nearly nothing as you blast off into the ether of space.<\/p>\n<p>With a leather interior that features wood veneers that British manufacturers for proper comfort and adaptive air suspension, it\u2019ll make you feel like you\u2019re driving on clouds. The Bentayga&#8217;s craftsmanship combined with high-end performance makes it worthy of being a diesel lover\u2019s dream car.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Audi S5 3.0 TDI<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi.jpg\" alt=\"Audi S5 3.0 TDI\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/audi-s5-tdi-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.audi-mediacenter.com\/en\/press-releases\/the-audi-s5-models-now-with-a-tdi-engine-11490\">Audi<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Engine: 3.0 TDI V6<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">HP\/TQ: 347 hp and 516 lb-ft<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">0-60mph: 4.6 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Audi S5 3.0 TDI is the creme de la creme of the V6 diesel engine lineup.<\/p>\n<p>The 3.0L V6 TDI engine is a turbocharged diesel engine that combines spirited performance with sophistication, giving drivers a potent mix of torque and efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Backed by Audi\u2019s legendary Quattro AWD system, the S5 will work as a daily driver and a weekend warrior, providing exceptional traction and handling in all weather conditions regardless if you live in sunny weather or frigid cold conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The S5 is also offered in a coupe and sportback version, so don\u2019t fret if you\u2019re an enthusiast that still needs to carry around several passengers. There\u2019s enough room for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>The S5 is a compelling option for drivers who seek luxury, performance, and fuel efficiency in a sports-performance vehicle.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mercedes CLS 400D<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d.jpg\" alt=\"Mercedes CLS 400D\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-770x512.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-1155x770.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-293x195.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/001-mercedes-cls400d-1400x932.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evo.co.uk\/mercedes\/cls\/21099\/mercedes-benz-cls-400d-review-laid-back-four-door-coupe-has-appeal-in-diesel-form\">Evo UK<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Engine: 3-litre 6-cylinder turbodiesel<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">HP\/TQ: 340hp \/ 516 ft-lb<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">0-60mph: 5.0 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The CLS 400D is a gorgeous saloon which uses diesel to power Mercedes\u2019 3-litre inline six-cylinder powerplant, with a solid 516lb of torque between 1200 and 3200 rpm.<\/p>\n<p>With all-wheel drive and its 9-speed transmission (9G-Tronic), the CLS 400D is a performance-oriented model. The standard AMG trim includes 15mm lower sports suspension, multi-link suspension, and passive selective dampeners for a smooth and comfy ride.<\/p>\n<p>With fuel consumption estimated around 6L\/100KM, you\u2019ll get superb engine performance without filling up your tank every other day.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Alpina D4 S Gran Coupe<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe.webp\" alt=\"Alpina D4 S Gran Coupe\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-100x67.webp 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-770x513.webp 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-360x240.webp 360w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-1155x770.webp 1155w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-370x247.webp 370w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-293x195.webp 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Alpina-D4-S-Gran-Coupe-1400x933.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pistonheads.com\/news\/ph-driven\/2023-alpina-d4-s-gran-coupe--ph-review\/46635\">Pistonheads UK<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Engine: 3.0L V6 turbodiesel<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">HP\/TQ: 355hp \/ 538 ft-lb<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">0-60mph: 4.8 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reowned BMW tuning division Alpina describes the 2023 D4 S Gran Coupe as the \u201c<i>ideal companion for high-mileage drivers who value low fuel consumption but do not want to compromise on performance and dynamics<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Looking at the specs, we\u2019re inclined to agree as the D4 S spits out an enormous 538 ft-lb of torque and reaches 0 to 60 in 4.8 seconds. Combine this with BMW\u2019s xDrive all-wheel-drive and you\u2019ve got a vehicle that gives you plenty of oomph on the go.<\/p>\n<p>All of the power is delivered through an 8-speed transmission and offers excellent throttle response in the lower RPM range.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Porsche Panamera 4S<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s.jpg\" alt=\"Porsche Panamera 4S\" width=\"2559\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s.jpg 2559w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-1500x750.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/panamera-4s-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2559px) 100vw, 2559px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Engine:4.0-litre twin-turbo V8<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">HP\/TQ: 416hp and 627 lb-ft<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">0-60mph: 4.3 seconds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Porsche\u2019s diesel-powered Panamera 4S is praised for its performance made possible by its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 diesel engine. Combined with its eight-speed PDK gearbox, it sends 627 ft-lb of torque to its all-wheel drive system.<\/p>\n<p>The Panamera 4S weights a mere 2100kg and can reach 0-60 in just 4.3 seconds.. Reaching 62mph from a standstill is claimed to take just 4.3 seconds. Considering that the claimed fuel economy of the car is 41mpg (5.7L per 100km), you get enormous power in exchange for the mileage of a Honda Civic.<\/p>\n<p>While the Panamera is less popular than other models in Porsche\u2019s lineup, especially in an electrified age where consumers may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/porsche-taycan-turbo-and-turbo-s\/\">consider a Taycan instead<\/a>, it\u2019s still a formidable vehicle in the diesel segment and worth checking out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diesel cars continue to be a choice for drivers who seek the trifecta of fuel efficiency, longevity, and high-torque performance. While most manufacturers, especially supercar marques, use petrol engines, some brands continue to buck the trend and deliver performance vehicles with diesel engines, a shining example as seen in the Trident Iceni, considered the world\u2019s fastest diesel supercar. While diesels of the past may have been relegated to being slow, noisy, and economical creatures, we\u2019re looking at a list of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":805334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[258],"tags":[6197,5621,22539],"class_list":["post-464004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips-advice","tag-best-cars","tag-best-engines","tag-special-lists"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Performance Diesel Vehicles To Consider<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/5-performance-diesel-vehicles-to-consider\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best Performance Diesel Vehicles To Consider\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Diesel cars continue to be a choice for drivers who seek the trifecta of fuel efficiency, longevity, and high-torque performance. 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