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Originally Posted by gprsh924
This is true here in the US. In Europe, they have awesome Jaguar, Mercedes, and BMW turbo-diesels that achieve similar mileage in ultra-luxury, full size sedans. I want to start seeing cars like that here. I would entertain that purchase in the next 4-8 years.
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Why don't the turbodiesels do very well in the USA EPA mileage tests? Certainly aren't getting "similar mileage" to a Prius.
2008 Mercedes ML320CDI turbodiesel EPA: 18 mpg city / 24 mpg hwy
2008 Mercedes ML350 gas EPA: 15 mpg / 20 mpg