09:00 01-10-2025

The quickest diesel cars: best 0–100 km/h times

The most powerful and quickest diesel models can deliver astonishing performance while maintaining impressive comfort and efficiency. Below are the cars with the best 0–100 km/h times.

1. Audi R8 6.0 Quattro V12 TDI (2008)

A true member of the elite sports-car world, this R8 carries a formidable diesel with striking figures. 0–100 km/h: 4.2 seconds. Engine: twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12, 493 hp. The Audi R8 was the first in its class to combine this level of power with standout dynamics and Quattro all-wheel drive, and the concept still feels daring yet cohesively executed.

2. Porsche Panamera 4S Diesel (2016–2020)

Porsche introduced a sporting diesel take on its luxurious Panamera, pairing a potent engine with superb handling and careful attention to aerodynamics. 0–100 km/h: 4.3 seconds. Engine: twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, 416 hp. The result is a compelling blend of performance and efficiency that turns long journeys into relaxed sprints while keeping driving precision front and center.

3. BMW M550d xDrive / M440d xDrive (2018–2020)

BMW rolled out performance versions capable of hitting 100 km/h in under five seconds thanks to a uniquely engineered powerplant. 0–100 km/h: 4.4 seconds. Engine: quad-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, 400 hp. These models serve up phenomenal acceleration alongside notable comfort and thrift, with a surge that arrives cleanly and without fuss in everyday driving.

4. Audi A8 4.0 TDI (2017–2021)

Despite its generous dimensions, Audi’s flagship sedan delivers impressive pace. 0–100 km/h: 4.4 seconds. Engine: turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, 429 hp. Quattro all-wheel drive and a Tiptronic automatic ensure seamless shifts, and the way the A8 gathers speed gives it a calm authority that suits its executive brief.

5. Bentley Bentayga Diesel (2016–2020)

Bentley offered a premium SUV powered by a high-performance diesel developed in collaboration with Audi. 0–100 km/h: 4.8 seconds. Engine: 4.0-liter V8, 429 hp. Despite its mass, the Bentayga delivers startling acceleration and assured road manners, covering distance with an ease that feels entirely in character for the badge.