10 Diesel Cars With the Highest MPG

2015 BMW 535d (Credit: © BMW)

9. 2015 BMW 535d

Midsize sedans are typically not touted for fuel economy, especially luxury models, but toss in a diesel engine and even the BMW 5 Series becomes a fuel-efficient machine. The 2015 BMW 535d checks in with fuel economy ratings of 26 mpg city, 38 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined in its base format, while xDrive AWD drops the highway rating to 37 mpg. This relatively awesome fuel economy is thanks to a 3.0-liter Twin Power Turbo Diesel engine.

Fuel efficiency isn’t the engine’s only strong suit either, as it is also fairly powerful with an output of 255 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 413 pound-feet of torque between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm. The engine mates to an eight-speed STEPTRONIC transmission. In its base setup, the powertrain combination allows the 535d to hit 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds, while the 535d xDrive does the same 60-mph sprint in just 5.7 seconds.

The 535d may be easy on fuel, but it is far from easy on your wallet, as it bases at $56,850 and the xDrive model raises the base price to $59,150.