Best-selling Used Diesel Engine Cars
Check out CarMax's best-selling used diesel engine cars.
We've compiled the 10 most popular used diesel engine cars with CarMax customers, covering a broad range of styles and prices. Learn more about how we ranked our list.
1. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
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2. Jaguar XE
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Pros
Sharp handling
Ride quality
Wide range of available engines
Cons
Clunky infotainment system
Cramped rear seat
Unrefined engine stop-start system
3. BMW 328
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Pros
Smooth and quiet ride
Upscale interior
Diesel power
Cons
Limited small-item storage
Tight elbow and shoulder room in the back seat
No Android Auto™ integration
4. Chevrolet Cruze
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Pros
Choice of two thrifty engine options
Fun and dynamic handling
Impressive standard infotainment system
Cons
Sluggish acceleration
Noticeable jolt in the cabin when engine start-stop system engages
Front seats could be more comfortable
5. BMW 535
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Pros
Powerful engines
Lots of cargo space
Comfortable
Cons
Lackluster styling
Infotainment can be confusing
6. Jaguar XF
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Pros
Good value
Spacious interior
Smooth suspension and quiet ride
Cons
Less engine choices than before
Infotainment system is better but not perfect
Skimpy interior storage
7. Mercedes-Benz E250
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8. Volkswagen Jetta
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9. Chevrolet Express 2500
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Pros
The available V8 engine packs a punch
Estimated max towing outperforms rivals
Passenger models can carry up to 12 people
Cons
Dated interior design and materials
Basic tech, like Bluetooth®, requires upgraded option packages
Lack of a high roof option leaves cargo space lagging behind competition
10. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
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How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts looked at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2025 through May 2026. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
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