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Maybe it is better for them to drop the diesel engines altogether.
The only Porsche that even maybe makes sense as a diesel is the Cayenne, and even there it's somewhat questionable, since this is a light duty towing machine at best.
The Diesel makes a lot of sense for owners...cost is the magic word.
Drove the Cayenne S Diesel, average Diesel consumption was around 16 l / 100 km, incl. some serious Autobahn high speed driving. Drove the Cayenne S, average fuel consumption was around 22 l / 100 km, incl. the same serious Autobahn high speed driving. Performance of both cars is very similar.
So there is a difference of 6 liters / 100 km. Premium 98 octane fuel costs around 1,37 EUR per liter. Diesel costs around 1,10 EUR per liter. Difference is 0,27 EUR per liter.
0,27 EUR x 6 liter = 1,62 EUR. Per 100 km additional cost.
So the lower Diesel consumption already saves you 810 EUR over 50000 km (this is what business people usually drive in three years).
Now take in consideration the lower Diesel price and the higher fuel price.
The Diesel costs 8000 EUR for 50000 km (Diesel cost). The gasoline operated Cayenne costs 11000 EUR for 50000 km (fuel cost).
In total, you save 3810 EUR over 50000 km if you choose the Diesel. This is basically a standard set of winter wheels for the Cayenne.
Another advantage of the Diesel is the huge torque in the city, the car feels very powerful all the time.
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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, Porsche Macan Turbo, Ford Mustang GT500 Shelby SVT (2014), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (2014)