# The 15 Best Diesel Engines Ever Made By European Automakers

> After Rudolf Diesel started a revolution in the world of the internal combustion engine with his self-titled engine technology, the automotive world took a little while to catch up.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1656675/best-diesel-engines-european-made/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68cdcda8f367ec72ee8425af)
- **Published:** 2025-09-19
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #diesel #automakers #engine #european #ever #started #world #american
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