Jealous? Here's a list of European sport diesel coupes the U.S. can't have

Like cabrios, the “sport coupé” car segment has traditionally never been associated with diesel cars. But diesels have evolved – a lot – and modern sparkplug-less powertrains almost match gasoline cars in terms of sound-proofing and comfort while keeping fuel consumption down. The only issue is that these models listed after the jump, and correct me if I’m wrong, are only available for Europeans, where taxes on fuels and purchase schemes based on engine displacement and CO2 emission levels favor diesel.

By Xavier.Navarro@weblogsinc.com
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Like cabrios, the “sport coupé” car segment has traditionally never been associated with diesel cars. But diesels have evolved – a lot – and modern sparkplug-less powertrains almost match gasoline cars in terms of sound-proofing and comfort while keeping fuel consumption down. The only issue is that these models listed after the jump, and correct me if I’m wrong, are only available for Europeans, where taxes on fuels and purchase schemes based on engine displacement and CO2 emission levels favor diesel.

Check after the jump for a list that shows a significant diesel sport coupé for many car models. The list also includes four-door coupes and sport hatchbacks, which are marketed as coupes in Europe. All these models will get you cruising on the Autobahn at a high speed on a classy – and diesel – ride.

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Model

Engine Size

Power

Consumption

Consumpion (U.S.)

CO2 emissions

Mercedes CLS 320 CDI 7G-tronic

2,987 cm3

244 HP

7.6 l/100km

31 mpg

200–215 g/km

BMW 635d Coupé Sport-Automatic

2,993 cm3

286 HP

6.9 l/100km

34 mpg

183 g/km

Alfa Romeo Brera 2.4 JTDM 20V

2,387 cm3

210 HP

6.8 l/100km

34 mpg

179 g/km

Audi A5 2.7 TDI Multitronic

2,698 cm3

190 HP

6.7 l/100km

35 mpg

N/A

Mercedes CLK 220 CDI Elegance

2,148 cm3

150 HP

6.4 l/100km

37 mpg

180 g/km

Alfa Romeo GT 1.9 JTDM 16 V Distinctive

1,910 cm3

150 HP

6.2 l/100km

38 mpg

165 g/km

Peugeot 407 Coupé HDi FAP 135 Platinum

1,997 cm3

136 HP

5.9 l/100km

40 mpg

156 g/km

Mercedes CLC 200 CDI

2,148 cm3

122 HP

5.8 l/100km

40 mpg

152 g/km

Volkswagen Passat CC 2.0 TDI

1,968 cm3

140 HP

5.8 l/100km

40 mpg

153 g/km

BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

1,995 cm3

214 HP

5.4l/100km

44 mpg

N/A

Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI

1,968 cm3

140 HP

5.4 l/100km

44 mpg

153 g/km

Audi TT Coupé 2.0 TDI Quattro

1,968 cm3

170 HP

5.3 l/100km

44 mpg

140 g/km

BMW 320d Coupé

1,995 cm3

177 HP

4.8 l/100km

49 mpg

128 g/km

BMW 120d Coupé

1,995 cm3

177 HP

4.8 l/100km

49 mpg

128 g/km

Citroën C4 Coupé HDi 110 FAP VTR Plus EGS6

1,560 cm3

109 HP

4.5 l/100 km

52 mpg

120 g/km