Engine power, what any driver dreams of, the car will emit not only a pleasant sound, but also a sensation while driving. Check out the Top 5 Fastest Diesel Cars of 2016.
Who said that cars with diesel engines are slow and not designed for speed at all. Still, many car manufacturers offer 2016 diesel models that are much faster than 2016 gasoline cars.
Since diesels have become more popular in Europe, many manufacturers have started to produce exclusive versions of their brands with diesel engines. As expected, the top manufacturers did not stand aside in this direction, and offered the fastest diesel cars that can compete with gasoline engines.
At many auto shows, statistics of cars, their engines and characteristics are carried out. This is how the list of Top 5 fastest diesel cars was formed, and it is not surprising that German cars from two manufacturers closed this list.
Other manufacturers were expected on this list, but in terms of performance they could not possibly make it into the top five diesel cars. I would like to say that the list contains not the best cars, but rather the fastest diesels of 2016.
Despite the VW diesel scandal in the United States, these vehicles have stood the test so far. So BMW and Audi are the two brands that have formed the top 5 diesel cars list. They are introducing diesel engines into the newest models of their cars, thereby keeping pace with progress.
Four of the five diesel vehicles on the list have 6-cylinder engines, 3 liters, the fifth V8, 4.2 liters, which is located under the hood of the Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro.
The first place in the list is occupied by 2016 BMW M550d xDrive... The fastest diesel engine installed on this particular car model. Diesel turbocharged M50 engine with a volume of 3 liters, and six cylinders in one row. It holds the championship among diesel engines since the first release. Engine power 381 horses. Maximum torque 740 Nm. In terms of speed, this is from 2000 to 3000 rpm, and the maximum is 4400 rpm.
The engine dates back to 2012. This diesel engine is paired with an automatic eight-speed xDrive transmission for all-wheel drive. The consumption of the M550d xDrive is 6.2 liters. per 100 km with a combined driving cycle. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km takes 4.7 seconds.
Second on the list is 2016 Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is the same as in the BMW M550d xDrive, but nevertheless, in terms of volume, it is larger than it loses to a competitor in acceleration.
This 4.2L V8 diesel engine. capable of delivering 385 horsepower, with a torque of 3750 rpm. and 850 Nm. Normal operating torque is 2000 to 2750 rpm. The maximum speed is 250 km / h. Just like in BMW, an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF is installed, respectively, the presence of all-wheel drive is present in the Audi A8. Although, unlike the rear-wheel drive BMW, the front wheels are considered to be leading in the Audi A8. Fuel consumption per 100 km is 7.2 liters. in a mixed driving cycle.
2016 BMW 335d xDrive third in the top 5 list, it is the second BMW on the list. Like the first BMW, the 335d is equipped with a six-cylinder 3-liter biturbo diesel engine. The power from the engine is 313 horsepower, the operating torque is from 1500 to 2500 rpm, and the maximum is 4400 rpm. As in previous cars, an 8-speed automatic transmission with the xDrive all-wheel drive system is installed in a pair to the engine. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 4.8 seconds, 0.1 seconds longer than the previous two vehicles. Combined fuel consumption is 5.4 liters. for 100 km.
The fourth place on the list is occupied by 2016 Audi SQ5 TDI Competition, the first and only SUV in the TOP5 list. From the deciphering of the name, it becomes clear that this is the S-version of the Q5 model range, with a V6 TDI diesel engine with a volume of 3 liters. The power output of the diesel engine is 326 hp, and the operating torque is from 1400 to 2800 rpm. while the maximum torque is 4500 rpm.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h is 5.1 seconds, and the combined cycle consumption is 6.6 l / 100 km. The maximum speed is 250 km / h. As in previous models, the SQ5 is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is also equipped with the quattro all-wheel drive system.
The S-version differs from the standard Q5 with an aerodynamic body kit, special shapes on the body and larger wheels. The SQ5 is also considered the fastest SUV among all Audi SUVs.
The list ends 2016 BMW 740d xDrive at number five. This model is considered the most powerful diesel BMW in the 7th series. The sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.2 seconds. Hidden under the hood is a 3 liter diesel engine with a capacity of 320 horsepower. Six cylinders and two turbines deliver a maximum torque of 400 rpm, and a working torque from 1750 to 2250 rpm. Not surprisingly, this model also has an 8-speed automatic transmission with xDrive all-wheel drive. Believe it or not, the combined fuel consumption is 5.3 liters.
To summarize, we can say that the development of diesel engines is in full swing, as well as a growing number of fans. In terms of power, they are not inferior to gasoline engines, and in terms of fuel economy they also outperform gasoline engines.
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