[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/10-fastest-diesel-cars-money-can-buy\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/10-fastest-diesel-cars-money-can-buy\/","headline":"10 Fastest Diesel Cars Money Can Buy","name":"10 Fastest Diesel Cars Money Can Buy","description":"Diesel cars are great. They return excellent fuel economy and are kinder to our environment. However, the kind of people that buy supercars aren\u2019t usually the type of person to be interested in either of those things. This is probably why we don\u2019t see diesel supercars or many diesel performance cars. Plus, they don\u2019t sound very cool either. That being said, there are many fast diesel cars out there that a lot of people don\u2019t know about, and with Audi […]","datePublished":"2019-09-02","dateModified":"2019-09-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10-Fastest-Diesel-Cars-Money-Can-Buy-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10-Fastest-Diesel-Cars-Money-Can-Buy-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/10-fastest-diesel-cars-money-can-buy\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":1090,"keywords":["diesel","Diesel Cars","fastest diesel cars"],"articleBody":"Diesel cars are great. They return excellent fuel economy and are kinder to our environment.However, the kind of people that buy supercars aren\u2019t usually the type of person to be interested in either of those things. This is probably why we don\u2019t see diesel supercars or many diesel performance cars. Plus, they don\u2019t sound very cool either. That being said, there are many fast diesel cars out there that a lot of people don\u2019t know about, and with Audi recently announcing that their future S4, S5, S6 and S7 models will be exclusively hybrid diesels, we may be seeing more fast cars in the future that only drink from the black pump. In fact, you may not have known, but Audi once announced that they would make a V12 diesel R8. Of course, this was back in 2008, a time where governments still recognised diesel as the fuel that would destroy our ozone layers slightly slower than petrol does. It was set to be the world\u2019s first diesel supercar and a fast one at that, with a 0-60 mph time of just 4.2 seconds. Unfortunately, the car never made it to production for reasons largely unknown, so we honour it here as what would have been the fastest car on the list if it had been produced. In order of fastness, here are the 10 fastest diesel cars:Porsche Panamera 4S DieselProbably the closest thing to a supercar you will see onthis list is the highly-rated Panamera 4S Diesel. It has a supercar badge on itand if you look at it directly from the front, it could even be mistaken for a911. Despite it being a rather weighty (2050 kg) 4-door luxurycar, it\u2019s the fastest diesel road car in history. It can do 0-62 mph in 4.5seconds and has a top speed of 177 mph, making it the fastest in bothacceleration and top speed. All thanks to a meaty 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 thatmakes 416bhp and 627Ib ft of torque!Alpina D4 BiturboThe D4 Biturbo is a car that many forget about, which ishard to understand considering the sheer power of this machine. 0-60 mph in 4.6seconds and a top speed of 173 mph – these aren\u2019t the kind of figures that makea car forgettable. This is a BMW 4 Series on steroids, fitted with a 3.0-litreinline-six engine that produces 345 bhp and 516lb ft of torque. Nowhere near asmighty as the Panamera 4S Diesel, and yet it\u2019s only a fraction of a secondslower. This is likely due to the difference in weight, with the D4 weighing inat just 1585 kg. BMW 435d xDriveThe next fastest car on the list is yet another 4 Series,although this one is unmolested by those crazed mechanics over at Alpina. The435d xDrive is powered by a 3.0-litre straight-six engine that produces 309 hp.It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and has a standard limited top speed of 155 mph. The xDrive 4WD system will not only help with difficult terrain such as snow but also helps this handsome saloon accelerate with great speed. Audi A8 4.2 TDILike the 435d just mentioned, the Audi A8 also features 4WD.Unlike it, though, the A8 4.2 TDI is fitted with a 4.2-litre V8 and produces animpressive 326bhp and can accelerate to 62 mph in just 4.7 seconds. Again, thiscar is limited to 155 mph but with the extreme level of comfort you\u2019ll findinside the A8, why rush your journey anyway? Even though this car came out in 2005, it\u2019s still a force tobe reckoned with in terms of diesel performance. In a straight line, that is. BMW 335d xDriveBasically the same car as the 4 Series just mentioned but in3 Series guise. This car features the same engine and therefore produces thesame horsepower as the aforementioned 4 Series, but the 0-62 time is a littleslower at 4.8 seconds. With more room in the back and two more doors than the 4Series, this slightly slower time is to be expected. Bentley Bentayga Diesel Bentley\u2019s first-ever diesel car is the Bentayga and boy did theyset the bar high for themselves. The engine inside is the same one found insideof Audi\u2019s SQ7 SUV, which is a 4.0-litre V8 with twin sequential turbochargersfor minimal turbo lag. Despite it essentially being a castle on wheels, the Bentayga Diesel can sprint from 0-62 mph in just 4.8 seconds thanks to the engine producing 429bhp and 664lb ft of torque. Furthermore, unlike most of these other cars, the Bentayaga is sold without a speed limiter meaning that the top speed is 168 mph. Audi SQ7 TDIAnother SUV to join the list and the very one that sharesthe Bentayga\u2019s engine, the SQ7 can do 0-62 mph in just 4.9 seconds thanks tothe 4.0-litre V8 engine that makes 429bhp. It costs \u00a376,400 which is much lessthan the Bentayga\u2019s \u00a3135,800 price tag. Audi A6 3.0 BiTDIWith 309 hp and a 3.0-litre V6 engine, the A6 3.0 BiTDI manages a 0-62 time of just 5 seconds. This car was the first to have the option of this particular engine and is paired with an 8-speed Tiptronic box to help tame the increased torque output.BMW 740d xDriveYou were probably wondering when you\u2019d see the 7 Series make it onto this list, and here it is…near the bottom. But what more could you expect from such a large ultra-luxurious saloon? 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds certainly isn\u2019t bad at all! Again, mostly thanks to the 4WD xDrive tech. The 3.0-litre straight-six produces 320 hp and it\u2019ll return around 47 mpg.You can call it ugly, but you can\u2019t call it slow. Audi A4 3.0 TDILast but not least, yet another Audi. The A4, despite beingsmaller than the A6 and the A8, has somehow made it to the bottom of the listwith a 0-62 mph time of 5.3 seconds. It features a slightly weaker 3.0-litre TDI engine thatproduces just 268bhp and 442lb ft of torque, which of course is still nothingto scoff at. It\u2019s still faster than any diesel Maserati has ever made!So, there are the top 10 fastest diesel cars money can buy, with some obviously costing a lot less than others. If you\u2019re looking for highly respectable performance, just know that you\u2019re not limited to a petrol car. However, if you\u2019re looking for a rich, hearty sound, you best look elsewhere. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below!"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"10 Fastest Diesel Cars Money Can Buy","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/10-fastest-diesel-cars-money-can-buy\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]