Resale value and depreciationĭiesel has the advantage here. Diesel engine pickup trucks are seen to last longer than their gasoline counterparts, especially on the higher-mile end of the scale (ie. Driving only a few miles every day at low speeds can cause blockage problems.
Talking of the DEF system and mileage, it’s worth noting that due to the new particulate systems on diesel pickups, short journeys are evil. From this example, you can see there is only a saving of around $351 over 50,000 miles in a diesel.Īnother factor to consider is that due to emissions regulations, diesel pickups now need regular top-ups of DEF (diesel exhaust fluid). 50,000 miles in the diesel engine would cost $9,310 in diesel fuel costs.
50,000 miles in the gas engine truck would cost around $9,661. Assuming prices all stayed equal and the truck continues to get equal fuel economy. According to local fuel prices, diesel is $2.70/gallon and gas is $2.28/gallon. The same report shows the 6.7L diesel engine averages 14.5 mpg. According to, (real-world mileages) report, the 2017 F-250 with the 6.2L gas engine, averages 11.8mpg.
The advantage in fuel economy is marginal. It’s true, diesel engine’s do get better fuel mileage than gas, especially in cars. Diesel has the advantage here. Ok, here goes the yucky math part.
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