Diesel vs Gas Truck | Cost of Ownership | Daily Driver Gas or Diesel Truck | Bundys Garage

A widely quoted 2013 study comparing the total cost of ownership (TCO) between gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute concludes that owners of diesel vehicles enjoy a cost advantage over owners of gasoline vehicles. However, the study was heavily slanted toward diesel automobiles from Volkswagen and Mercedes and only covered the first three to five years of ownership, when diesel resale values enjoy a decidedly higher advantage. The study’s conclusions for trucks include the following:

“Vehicles in the medium-size pickup segment have a mixed picture of TCO in the three-year timeframe. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 saves the owner $3,673 more than the owner of the gas-powered version of the vehicle and the GMC Sierra 2500 owner saves $2,720. The Dodge Ram diesel owner saves only $67 more than the owner of the gas-powered version. The F-250 diesel owner pays an estimated $1,395 more than the owner of the gas-powered version,” the study stated.

It should be noted that this study compared vehicle costs operated by ­consumers rather than vehicles operated in commercial/­fleet related service.

Another well-known and often-quoted source of vehicle cost data is Vincentric. In a 2012 study comparing gasoline vs. diesel vehicles, the company found: “When all costs to own and operate a diesel were taken into account, the average cost of ownership for diesels was $1,203 more than their all-gasoline-powered counterparts, with results assuming an annual mileage of 15,000 over five years.”

These findings were largely unchanged in the company’s follow-on study in 2014.

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[jimh]

Problem with today's society is people are buying their wants not their needs. And because of that all trucks have skyrocketed in cost. I see a lot of these 80k dollar f250s driving around with covers on the back and the trailer hitch hasn't been touched. On the flip side I see a lot of land scrapers pulling trailers around all day with gassers.

[nathanmapes]

Thanks needed this video lol. Was kicking the idea around to get the 30mpg (drive 30k a year), never tow but needed the "maintenance cost" to be brought to mind too.

[Jonh]

2020-2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax diesel with a 3.0 L engine gets 23mpg in town and 30+mpg depending on your driving. Tows 9, 300Lb as a 1/2 tone. I’m tempted to buy one, Few friends of mine absolutely love there’s.

[Kyle-xtip]

Thanks. You guys probably helped me Dodge a bullet.

[treizTUBE]

I watched the last diesel video when I started looking for a new truck. I wanted lowest cost and longest lasting, but it seems to me for the cost of the diesel upcharge you could just get the gas motor and when that blows put another one in and still likely come out ahead or even. Love the look of the new chevys.

[AnOutgoingIntrovert]

That dude has the Cummins diesel of mustaches.

[coreyconner]

I been considering a diesel I pull a 30ft travel trailer not often enough but currently few times a year longest distance 180 miles no crazy hills, I also tow my tractor and far, equipment a lot in summer to different properties keeping land maintained etc . I do just fine with my half ton 5.7 L V8 but gas mileage kills me towing . But I don’t think I tow enough to be worth the head ache and cost ?

[txkingg]

What do you think about the 3.0 from gm

[AfforableBuilders]

Very well said I have a diesel one ton only because I regularly pull 10 to 11 thousand pounds down the interstate. And I drive a gas 1/2 ton during the week when I'm not pulling .

[Billn]

Buying a new truck next year for towing a travel trailer and possibly upgrade to a 5th wheel in the future. Will be going with diesel mainly because I do not like maneuvering around gas stations while towing.

[vurujak]

Great video, i drive a 5.7 tundra and i always felt i was missing out, not any more. 😊.

[w.j.]

Price of Duramax remote start: Priceless

[HerrenGamingNews]

What is you drive on the highway frequently? I drive 1000-2000km a month 400-500km one way every 1-2 weeks.

I used to own a Ram 3500 laramie and I could drive 700-800km before filling.

My gas truck can get there in a half tank.

[matthewowen]

Watching this makes me want to have to need a diesel!

[sahajpalbajwa]

It’s simple—if you’re towing a trailer, get a diesel. But if you just want a big truck to look cool, throw some rims on, and cruise around town, stick with gas. I know a guy at work who bought a diesel Dodge Cummins just for the looks. He never tows anything, drives only 10 km to work, and the engine doesn’t even get hot enough to run properly. Meanwhile, I went with a 7.3L gas F-350 Platinum. He’s constantly dealing with DPF issues, and deleting the emissions system is expensive. At the end of the day, if you’re not using the truck for heavy hauling, you’re just throwing money away. If you don’t mind spending more just for the fun of owning a diesel, go for it—it’s your choice. But for me, I’d rather keep things simple, look good, and avoid the stress and headaches.

[Phangaz]

I just haul a travel trailer from time to time.. its about 29ft bumper pull... its about 8000lbs.. should I get a gas 250/2500 or a diesel?

[doctorwhodj]

3:53 Makes sense why I don’t need a diesel 🤣🤣🤣

[Hardstyler]

Diesel or gas for a welding rig? if not going off road nor pulling anything much?

[byronewhite]

I was toying with the diesel idea but fit the Gas class. RV pulling 10, 000 lbs or less and average trip 1, 000 miles year. I also like to do all my own work if possible. Read the article posted and that made a big difference in my decision. Thanks for your Article. Now just need to figure out a good 10 year old truck brand to buy. Not paying for new. 😎

[jimbrown]

Agree… I bought 5 year old used diesel and LOVE the power but this $5, 000 repair bill for DEF system malfunction broke my heart.