Top-5 diesel cars with the longest mileage without major repairs

Some diesel cars, with timely maintenance, can cover 400-500 thousand km without a major engine overhaul. The resource of certain power units reaches 600 thousand km. This is reported by MMR.

1. Diesel Mercedes-Benz E-Class with a resource of up to 600 thousand kilometers

The list includes Mercedes-Benz E-Class generations W211 and W212. The cars were equipped with a 2.1-liter OM646 engine and a 3.0-liter V6 of the OM642 series. A sturdy cast-iron block and a reliable fuel system allow these engines to travel up to 600 thousand km without serious repair.

2. Durable Toyota Land Cruiser Prado with a 3.0 D-4D engine

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado series 120 and 150 were equipped with a 1KD-FTV turbodiesel with a volume of 3.0 liters. The significant engine strength margin is complemented by a frame structure and a durable suspension designed for difficult operating conditions.

3. Reliable Volkswagen Passat and Golf with TDI engines

Volkswagen Passat generations B6, B7, and B8, as well as Golf, were fitted with 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI diesels of the EA189 and EA288 families. These units combine economical fuel consumption, sufficient dynamics, and the ability to withstand high mileage.

4. High-resource Volvo XC60, XC70, and S60 with a five-cylinder D5

Volvo XC60, XC70, and S60 received a 2.4-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel D5. This power unit has a large operational resource and is well suited for regular long-distance trips.

5. Economical Renault Duster and Megane with a 1.5 dCi diesel

Renault Duster and Megane were equipped with a 1.5-liter K9K engine, which has become widespread in Ukraine. With regular maintenance, it provides low fuel consumption, significant resource, and does not create problems with finding spare parts.