2017 BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon
One brand that is still around and popular in diesel options is BMW. The 207 BMW 328d Sports Wagon has such an option, using a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission. The proven powertrain has 180 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, which is plenty for a car this size.
If you want to go fast, the 330i can do it a bit better. However, the 328d Sports Wagon is decent, turning in a time just over seven second for 0 to 60. And that hatchback style, love it or hate it, will turn heads.
2017 Mazda6
It’s not available yet, but Mazda has confirmed a Mazda6 Skyactiv-D for mid-2017. A 2.2-liter turbodiesel 4-cylinder will be used, likely the same one found in the Mazda6 overseas. Expect somewhere around 170 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.
And if you’re interested in a diesel SUV, a Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D will accompany the Mazda6.
2017 Jaguar XF
If you liked the Jaguar XE diesel, you’ll love the 2017 Jaguar XF. It’s a healthy step forward in luxury and refinement from the XE although it shares a few things…other than Jaguar looks. The main piece that stays the same are the powertrain options. That means the 2017 Jaguar XF diesel has the same 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine.
It’s available in both FWD and AWD versions, but it’s a touch slower because it’s a heavier car. The 0-to-60 time is 8.0 seconds flat. The 380-hp supercharged engine is still an option…
Mercedes-Benz C300d
You’ll notice a gaping hole in the diesel car market. There are a handful of good choices in SUVs and some outstanding diesel pickup truck choices. But in the car segment, diesels seem to be a dying breed, and Mercedes-Benz is taking notice.
The E-Class diesel models, the Mercedes-Benz E220d and E350d, along with the C300d, are no longer in the U.S. lineup while Mercedes-Benz weighs the viability of diesel in the North American market. While they’ve been long-time proponents of clean diesel technology, it hasn’t had the booming success of years gone by.
There’s a possibility you’ll see one or more Mercedes-Benz models return in the next year or so with a diesel engine option. It hasn’t been ruled out, at least. But for now, there are fewer choices in the marketplace if you want that diesel exhaust smell in your garage.
