V-8s likely preferred diesels for U.S.

I can understand what you mean but we Americans Love to see that "V8" on the engine and car even if it goes against common sense--I am guilty of it too although sometimes I know another setup would be just as good if not favorable

I would be thrilled to see BMW's 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline six in this counrty! The thought puts a smile on my face.

A V6 diesel will do fine with most cars. The V8 is nice but not very necessary. A 2.0 diesel does fine as well.

Don't worry. The new TDI Jetta will do it in 8 seconds.

I'll take an A8L 4.2TDI.

"Chauffer, please, let's ride to the nearest Neiman Marcus. I'm picking up my girlf-- err, wife."

Man this is going against conventional wisdom...I thought the idea of using diesel engines was to improve economy. Also the fact that you could get more torque out of a smaller td than the equivalent sized gasoline engine. I honestly don't see the need for the v-8 diesels in main stream everyday run about vehicles because they will be less economical. A 3 ltr diesel can get you over and above 300 pound ft of torque and a combined economy of 28 - 30 mpg (or around 24 - 26 mpg us gallons) combined. Also a 2 ltr td will give you torque greater than a 2.5 ltr gasoline engine, but more economical. So i cannot understand why you would want to make it much bigger (and less efficient). Will this just now switch appetites from big uneconomical v8s (gasoline)...to big v8 diesels?? Why not reduce the size of the engines to smaller diesels that have the torque equivalent to or greater than the v-8s as well as achieving greater economy??

Diesels have evolved very much.For example:Back in 2001 when BMW launched it's 745i they offered 333HP and 450NM with a 15L/100km urban fuel consumption.Now BMW makes the 745D with 330HP and 750NM!!! with a 13.5L/100KM urban fuel consumption.I drove both models and i am telling you the 745D is awesome.The huge amount of torque is showing.
Anyway,in my opinion the 3.0 V6 or In-Line 6 Diesel is perfect.Best 3.0D engines in the world are made by Audi and BMW.They're very powerfull,silent,and most of all very economic.

Why do you say that? What if you meet a broken 18-wheeler on the highway? Wouldn't you tow it to the nearest service center? :)))

That's what i was just saying.You get the same power,much more torque and fuel economy at the same time.It's an option for most Americans who simply love V8's.In Europe the best sellers are the 2.0-3.0 Diesels with power between 130-250 HP.You have enough power and torque for the city driving and highway at a very decent fuel consumption.It's true that in Europe gas and diesel are much more expensive than in the US,it's about 5.8 $/gallon.I drive a '05 C-180 Kompressor with 143HP and 220NM.An engine like that it's probably considered a joke in the US but for me,as for many Europeans it's more than enough.