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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25 Vehicles Found
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Crew Cab LT 4X4 DRW
Black
Jet Black
Automatic
Diesel
6.6L V8
52,323 miles
1GC4YTEY4RF307336
RF307336
Internet Price
$62,999

2023 Ford F-350 Crew Cab XL 4X4 SOUTHERN TRUCK!!!
Oxford White
Medium Dark Slate
Automatic
Diesel
Power Stroke 6.7L Biodiesel Turbo V8 475hp 1050ft.
89,059 miles
1FT8W3BT8PEE12206
PEE12206
Internet Price
$47,999

2022 Ford F-250 Crew Cab XL 4X4 1-OWNER!!!
Oxford White
Medium Earth Gray
Automatic
Diesel
6.7L V8
71,276 miles
1FT8W2BT9NEF19157
NEF19157
Internet Price
$44,999

2022 GMC Sierra 2500 Double Cab SLT 4X4 LONG BED!!!
Burgundy
Jet Black
Automatic
Diesel
6.6L V8
123,291 miles
1GT59NEY9NF257878
NF257878
Internet Price
$44,999

2022 RAM 2500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4X4 1-OWNER!!!
Burgundy
Black
Automatic
Diesel
6.7L I6
127,610 miles
3C6UR5DL1NG117850
NG117850
Internet Price
$41,999

2022 RAM 2500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4X4 1-OWNER!!! LONG BED!!! LOW MILES!!!
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Black
8-Speed Shiftable Au
Gasoline
HEMI 6.4L V8 410hp 429ft. lbs.
82,386 miles
3C6UR5HJXNG184830
NG184830
Internet Price
$36,999

2022 RAM 3500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4X4 DRW *****SOUTHERN TRUCK****
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Black
6-Speed Shiftable Au
Diesel
Cummins 6.7L Diesel Turbo I6 370hp 850ft. lbs.
76,592 miles
3C63RRGL5NG316074
NG316074
Internet Price
$48,999

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
$39,999

2021 RAM 2500 Crew Cab Big Horn 4X4
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Black/Diesel Gray
Automatic
Diesel
6.7L I6
123,174 miles
3C6UR5DL8MG554596
MG554596
Internet Price
$38,999

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab LT 4X4
Black
Jet Black
Automatic
Gasoline
6.6L V8
101,720 miles
1GC4YNE74LF109639
LF109639
Internet Price
$35,999

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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.