Most powerful diesel cars

Name: Most powerful diesel cars
Creator: 1CARS
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We ranked 143 diesel cars from the 1CARS catalog by power output. The Audi A8 leads with 320 kW (435 PS · 429 hp).

Updated 24 October 2026 Report an error

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320 kWNo. 1Audi A8
143Models rankedDiesel cars

Most powerful diesel cars

No. 1–25 of 143

1. Audi A8 A8 D5 · 2017–2026 4.0 l 60 TDI quattro mild hybrid 320 kW435 PS · 429 hp Specs: Audi A8 4.0 l 60 TDI quattro mild hybrid
2. BMW X5 X5 G05 · 2018–2026 3.0 l M50d 294 kW400 PS · 394 hp Specs: BMW X5 3.0 l M50d
3. BMW X7 X7 G07 · 2018–present M50d 294 kW400 PS · 394 hp Specs: BMW X7 M50d
4. Porsche Cayenne Cayenne (92A) · 2010–2017 4.1 l S Diesel 4.2 V8 283 kW385 PS · 380 hp Specs: Porsche Cayenne 4.1 l S Diesel 4.2 V8
5. Land Rover Defender Defender L663 · 2020–present D350 3.0 MHEV 257 kW349 PS · 345 hp Specs: Land Rover Defender D350 3.0 MHEV
6. Land Rover Discovery Discovery L462 · 2017–present D350 MHEV 257 kW349 PS · 345 hp Specs: Land Rover Discovery D350 MHEV
7. Land Rover Range Rover Range Rover L460 · 2022–present 3.0 l D350 I6 MHEV 257 kW349 PS · 345 hp Specs: Land Rover Range Rover 3.0 l D350 I6 MHEV
8. Land Rover Range Rover Sport Range Rover Sport L461 · 2022–present 3.0 l D350 257 kW349 PS · 345 hp Specs: Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 l D350
9. Audi A4 A4 B9 · 2015–2024 3.0 l S4 TDI 255 kW347 PS · 342 hp Specs: Audi A4 3.0 l S4 TDI
10. Volkswagen Touareg Touareg II · 2010–2018 Diesel 250 kW340 PS · 335 hp Specs: Volkswagen Touareg Diesel
11. Audi A6 A6 C7 · 2011–2018 3.0 l BiTDI 230 kW313 PS · 308 hp Specs: Audi A6 3.0 l BiTDI
12. Audi SQ5 2012 3.0 l 230 kW313 PS · 308 hp Specs: Audi SQ5 3.0 l
13. BMW X3 X3 F25 · 2010–2017 Diesel 230 kW313 PS · 308 hp Specs: BMW X3 Diesel
14. BMW X4 X4 F26 · 2014–2018 3.0 l 230 kW313 PS · 308 hp Specs: BMW X4 3.0 l
15. BMW X6 X6 F16 · 2014–2019 Diesel 230 kW313 PS · 308 hp Specs: BMW X6 Diesel
16. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Land Cruiser 300 J300 · 2021–present 3.3 V6 twin-turbo diesel (F33A-FTV) 227 kW309 PS · 304 hp Specs: Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3 V6 twin-turbo diesel (F33A-FTV)
17. Hummer H1 H1 I · 1992–2006 6.6 l Alpha Duramax V8 turbo diesel 224 kW305 PS · 300 hp Specs: Hummer H1 6.6 l Alpha Duramax V8 turbo diesel
18. Jaguar F-Pace F-Pace X761 · 2015–2025 D300 mild hybrid (300 PS) 221 kW300 PS · 296 hp Specs: Jaguar F-Pace D300 mild hybrid (300 PS)
19. Land Rover Range Rover Velar 2017–present D300 (3.0 V6) 221 kW300 PS · 296 hp Specs: Land Rover Range Rover Velar D300 (3.0 V6)
20. Audi Q9 Q9 I · 2026–present 3.0 V6 TDI mild hybrid 220 kW299 PS · 295 hp Specs: Audi Q9 3.0 V6 TDI mild hybrid
21. Audi A5 A5 F5 · 2016–2024 3.0 l TDI quattro (286 PS) 210 kW286 PS · 282 hp Specs: Audi A5 3.0 l TDI quattro (286 PS)
22. Audi Q7 Q7 4M · 2015 50 TDI 210 kW286 PS · 282 hp Specs: Audi Q7 50 TDI
23. Audi Q8 2018–present Diesel 210 kW286 PS · 282 hp Specs: Audi Q8 Diesel
24. BMW 5 Series 5 Series E60 · 2003–2010 3.0 l 535d 210 kW286 PS · 282 hp Specs: BMW 5 Series 3.0 l 535d
25. Genesis GV80 GV80 JX1 · 2020–present 3.0 D (278 PS) 204 kW277 PS · 274 hp Specs: Genesis GV80 3.0 D (278 PS)

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Method and data

Each model appears once, with the highest power output of any of its versions in our catalog (or of a generation when no version has a figure). Power is given in kW first, then PS and hp. Rows without a “Specs” link take the figure of the generation. How we collect and check data

Ranked: 143 of 1,149 models in the 1CARS catalog have a figure for this list.

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Questions and answers

Which diesel car has the most power in the 1CARS catalog?

The Audi A8 (A8 D5 · 2017–2026), with 320 kW (435 PS · 429 hp). Second is the BMW X5 with 294 kW.

How is this ranking compiled?

Each model appears once, with the highest power output of any of its versions in our catalog (or of a generation when no version has a figure). Power is given in kW first, then PS and hp.

Why is a model missing from the list?

A model is listed only when the 1CARS catalog has a confirmed figure for it. Models without an official figure stay out instead of getting an estimate, and the list grows as we add data. Concept cars, prototypes, one-offs and racing cars are not ranked; limited-run models are marked.