2011 Clean Diesel Vehicles
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Audi A3
MSRP: $30,250
Fuel Economy: 42 mpg Hwy, 30 mpg City
The A3 is an example of the exquisite sensibilities in design and use of materials that distinguishes the contemporary Audi. It is a combination of open-road dynamism, long-haul friendliness, around-town usefulness and fuel economy. The Audi A3 is powered by either a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged (2.0T) four-cylinder gas engine; or a 140-hp 2.0-liter turbo-diesel (TDI) engine. The 2.0T comes standard with a six-speed manual or optional automatic S-tronic transmission that allows manual selection of gears.
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Audi Q7
MSRP: $51,450
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City
The Audi Q7 has established itself in the luxury SUV class with bold styling, numerous tech features and five-star safety ratings. The Q7 is available with three different engine choices, two supercharged, direct-injection 3.0-liter gasoline engines, one with 272-hp, the other, on the S line trim, with 333-hp. A 225-hp 3.0-liter V6 direct injection diesel (TDI) is also available, and they are all mated to a Tiptronic eight-speed automatic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive.
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Volkswagen Jetta
MSRP: $22,995
Fuel Economy: 42 mpg Hwy, 30 mpg City
The Volkswagen Jetta is the least expensive German sedan/wagon in the North American market, 2011 marks the debut of the sixth generation sedan. The Jetta SportWagen helps to bridge the gap between the Golf and the Tiguan in VW's lineup. The Jetta sedan and SportWagen offer three different engines, a 115-hp 2.0-liter gas four-cylinder (sedan only), a 2.5-liter gas five-cylinder generating 170 horsepower, and a 140-hp 2.0L TDI clean-diesel four-cylinder for those looking for maximum fuel economy.
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Volkswagen Touareg
MSRP: $47,950
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City
The second-generation Volkswagen Touareg sport utility vehicle is larger and more spacious, yet lighter and more economical than the model it replaces. The Touareg is available in three trim levels, Sport, Lux and Executive, each are powered be either a 280-hp 3.6-liter V6 or a 225-hp 3.0-liter turbo-diesel (TDI) V6, both engines are mated to an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.
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Volkswagen Golf
MSRP: $23,225
Fuel Economy: 42 mpg Hwy, 30 mpg City
The fun to drive compact German hatchback returned to the North American market in 2010 to replace the Rabbit, a name that was revived in North America back in 2006 for the then new MkV hatchback version of the Jetta. The MkVI Golf is available in two-door and four-door bodystyles and can be powered by either a 170-hp 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder gas engine, or a new 140-hp 2.0-liter TDI clean-diesel engine. Buyers that go with the gas engine can choose between either a five-speed manual transmission or six-speed Tiptronic automatic; while TDI buyers select from either a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed DSG auto with Tiptronic.
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Mercedes-Benz R-Class
MSRP: $51,740
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is the brand's crossover vehicle, created for buyers seeking the driving dynamics of a luxury sedan with the space and functionality of a sport utility. It can accommodate up to seven passengers in comfort, with three rows of seating, four conventional doors and a top-hinged rear liftgate for easy access to the cargo area. The R-Class is offered in two versions: the R350 and the R350 BlueTEC. The R350 is powered by a 268-hp 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine, while the R350 BlueTEC gets a 210-hp 3.0-liter turbocharged direct diesel injection V6, featuring BlueTEC clean diesel technology for enhanced fuel efficiency.
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Mercedes-Benz M-Class
MSRP: $50,490
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City
The M-Class SUV is the original luxury sport utility in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Comfortably sized, it seats five with room for plenty of luggage, drives like a sedan, and is a capable off-roader. All five models are equipped with an automatic transmission and electronically managed 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The gasoline version of the ML350 is also available with rear-wheel drive. The ML350 BlueTEC is powered by a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 generating 210 horsepower.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
MSRP: $50,900
Fuel Economy: 33 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City
The E-Class offers something for everyone. Solid, safe, comfortable, luxurious, and fast the E-Class is available as a sedan, coupe, wagon, or cabriolet. The E-Class Coupe is a sporty, dynamic coupe with a classic Mercedes design. The new Cabriolet is a soft-top version of the Coupe. The stylish new E350 wagon provides outstanding utility and seats for up to seven people. Rear-wheel drive E-Class sedans are available in four models, E350, E550, E63 AMG, and E350 BlueTEC. The E350 and E550 sedans are also available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The E350 BlueTec returns with a 210-hp, 3.0 liter turbocharged and intercooled diesel V6.
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BMW X5
MSRP: $51,800
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City
The BMW X5 defines an expanding group of big, powerful SUVs that shine for their on-pavement agility and responsive acceleration, with an emphasis on safety, comfort and luxury appointments. It features BMW's xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, and offers optional third-row seating that increases capacity to seven passengers. The X5 is available in five trim levels: xDrive35i, xDrive35i Premium, xDrive35i Sport Activity, xDrive35d and xDrive50i. The xDrive35d carries over the 265-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six-cylinder diesel.
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BMW 335d
MSRP: $44,150
Fuel Economy: 36 mpg Hwy, 23 mpg City
The BMW 335d delivers a special mix of sporting performance and clean fuel-efficient transportation. The 3-series sedan is the car that defines 'sport sedan,' and the benchmark every luxury car maker from Acura to Volvo aims at when it develops an entry-level luxury sport sedan. The rear-wheel drive 335d sedan is powered by a 3.0-liter, twin turbo, inline six-cylinder advanced diesel engine that puts out 265 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the only transmission choice.
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