Should You Buy a Diesel or Hybrid?
by : Gregory Smyth

There is simply no question about it - you will not be driving a gasoline powered vehicle for much longer, and perhaps not even a car with a traditional combustion engine.

While there are plenty of options for electric cars in Hong Kong, hybrid cars in Hong Kong, and other futuristic ways of powering Hong Kong luxury autos, only a few are currently viable. We have a look at the pluses and minuses, both for your vehicle, your wallet, and the planet, of different types of new generation fuels.

Diesels have been the slightly more energy efficient choice for Hong Kong luxury car enthusiasts for a while now. The engines are more similar to standard engines, making maintenance less expensive and the simple concept of driving them much easier for people to handle.

However, diesel smoke is known to be one of the most polluting substances on the Earth - so while the Hong Kong luxury autos that run on it may use less fuel to go the same number of miles, are they really doing anything for the planet's health?

While there are some lovely diesel engine options, like the Mercedes auto models that include the innovative Bluetec diesel engine and BMW's diesel options, many diesel cars have more of an off-road, agricultural feel to them.

The designers can't seem to get past the traditional associations of the diesel engine, and move into the mindset that luxury automobile dealers in Hong Kong want from their diesels. The Mercedes auto E320 diesel sedan is a welcome break from the farm-oriented diesels you usually see.

This new Mercedes car has only a marginally higher base price than the gasoline version, and gives drivers around 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 29 miles per gallon on the open road.

The Bluetec diesel engine in this Mercedes vehicle is one of the cleanest available, and the same engine model will soon be available in Audi, Volkswagen and Chrysler vehicles also.

However, hybrid vehicles are even more advanced in terms of providing amazing fuel economy. Of course, there are huge savings to be made in terms of fuel costs, however the starting base price of these electric cars in Hong Kong and hybrid cars in Hong Kong is typically several thousand dollars higher than gasoline models.

This means several years of driving is needed to recoup the initial higher cost. The Mercedes S400 is set to become one of the most popular models of hybrid car in Hong Kong, with the Toyota Prius currently occupying that space.

The new S400 though is a Hong Kong luxury auto with the familiar Mercedes 3.5L V6, with 279hp. For a luxury car in Hong Kong that is nearly the size of the relatively heavy S-class, fuel economy is an amazing 30 mpg.

The Toyota Prius is the original hybrid car, and now that it is in its second generation version, buying a used Prius is a viable option for many consumers, bringing the price down. The Prius has a four door hatchback body and is extremely quiet, as well as economical.

It has a 1.5L gasoline engine as well as two electric motors, and acceleration is comparable to ordinary gasoline vehicles. Also, you should look out for federal tax credits in some countries that offset this higher capital input for hybrid cars.

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