Diesel vs Gas
Trucks in Maryland

 

A very important question when thinking about buying a new truck is whether you'll be buying a gas powered truck or a diesel powered truck.  Both have their pros and cons and the decision ultimately comes down to how you plan on using the truck on a daily basis.  Read more below to find out which one makes more sense for you.

 

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24 Vehicles Found
Crew Cab Pro 4X4 1-OWNER!!! 61,000 MILES!!!
Summit White
Jet Black
Automatic
Gasoline
6.6L V8
61,983 miles
1GT49LE75NF243872
NF243872
Internet Price
$38,999

2022 RAM 3500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4X4 DRW 1-OWNER!!!
Bright White Clear Coat
Black
Automatic
Diesel
Cummins 6.7L Diesel Turbo I6 370hp 850ft. lbs.
85,077 miles
3C63RRGL5NG226682
NG226682
Internet Price
$44,999

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab LT 4X4 1-OWNER!!!
Summit White
Jet Black
Automatic
Diesel
6.6L V8
100,870 miles
1GC1YNEY5MF228474
MF228474
Internet Price
$38,999

Crew Cab XL 4X4 DRW 1-OWNER!!!! LONG BED!!!! LOW MILES!!!
Iconic Silver
Medium Earth Gray
Automatic
Gasoline
7.3L V8
70,005 miles
1FT8W3DN0MEC33927
MEC33927
Internet Price
$41,999

2021 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab 4X4 LONG BED!!!
Summit White
Jet Black
Automatic
Gasoline
6.6L V8
90,047 miles
1GT19LE70MF184621
MF184621
Internet Price
$35,999

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Trail Boss 4X4 LOW MILES!!!
Black
Jet Black
Automatic
Gasoline
5.3L V8
60,362 miles
1GCPYCEF3LZ143711
LZ143711
Internet Price
$31,999

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Double Cab W/T 4X4 1-OWNER!!! SERVICE BODY!!!
Summit White
Jet Black
6 Speed Automatic
Gasoline
Engine:  Chevrolet
117,642 miles
Class 3 (10,001-14,000 lbs.)
Service, Utility
1GB5YSE76LF313236
LF313236
Internet Price
$34,999

2020 Ford F-250 Crew Cab Lariat 4X4
Iconic Silver
Black
Automatic
Diesel
6.7L V8
116,182 miles
1FT7W2BT5LED36444
LED36444
Internet Price
$43,999

2019 Ford F-150 Crew Cab XLT 4X4
Stone Gray
Medium Earth Gray
Automatic
Gasoline
5.0L V8
99,942 miles
1FTFW1E57KFB10448
KFB10448
Internet Price
$26,999

2019 Ford F-250 Ext Cab XL 4X4 1-OWNER!!!
Oxford White
Medium Earth Gray
Automatic
Gasoline
6.2L V8
95,550 miles
1FT7X2B66KED59253
KED59253
Internet Price
$26,999

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Diesel vs Gas Trucks Benefits

Truck drivers can be blue collar types who do a ton of physical labor where the pickup truck comes into play carrying a load of tools and parts. It is their workhorse that has to keep running at all costs. Truck drivers tend to stay with one particular chassis and model, but newcomers to buying a truck won’t care so much for the brand and instead look at the mechanics. Gas and diesel would be one factor, for sure. There isn’t one that is obviously better than the other because they both have their advantages over the other. Customers can study the pros and cons of diesel and gas fuel and make that determination themselves.

First, let’s look at the engine of a truck. Gas tends to give more horsepower to the truck, but not by much. The separation in horsepower between diesel and gas is less than previously, roughly now about 25. Those who are all about horsepower will go for gas and give those models an edge, but it really does not tell the entire the story of a truck, so the engine factor is virtually moot. Then, there is the torque factor and how much it can carry when the vehicle is in motion.

Here, it is diesel that has an advantage, having more torque with a difference much bigger than gas by about 300 lb-ft. A truck is much more effective with a lot of torque available, giving diesel engines the power to drive hard while carrying the heavy stuff.

Another big factor is the fuel economy, or miles per gallon. Diesel engines normally have been better in this category than gas engines, carrying as much as twenty-five percent extra miles. Again, like the structure of the engine, gas has cut into the difference of fuel economy because of changes in the engine that copy diesel engines. Besides a design improvement, the transmission has also helped gas even out with the diesel fuel economy with its extra gears for efficiency. Gas-based trucks are also cheaper than diesel-based trucks when buying a truck, especially when it comes to the heavy duty models. But, there is one advantage diesel has on gas in the area: over an expanded period of time, it will make up that difference because it’s cheaper to buy than gas. It is at almost gas station and the prices between the two are obvious.

Overall, gas trucks outnumber diesel trucks for sale, but it does not mean it is more popular or better than diesel. Diesel users can say for there is a whole lot of bang for more bucks being spent on them, which could benefit gas because it is cheaper. But, the manufacturers are now closing the gaps between the two sides in their newest model, including those who make heavy duty trucks. Those who want certain things can definitely look to the gas vs. diesel debate as a source for even a customized truck to meet their needs.

If you are looking to buy your next truck from us, feel free to browse around the website or give us a call to find the best truck for your specific situation.