3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine vs. 5.3L V8 Engine

2021 GMC Sierra 1500
3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine

vs.

5.3L V8 Engine
9,500 pounds

Towing Capacity

11,500 pounds
23 mpg city

City MPGs

17 mpg city
33 mpg highway

Highway MPGs

33 mpg highway
277 hp

Horsepower

355 hp
460 lb-ft of torque

Torque

383 lb-ft of torque

When getting ready to pick your next truck, you’ll want an engine that can meet your needs when it comes to both towing and efficiency. Two popular options that you can find at Fender Automotive Group, Inc. include the 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine and the 5.3L V8 engine. So, how do these engines match up in output and efficiency? Learn more below with the team at Fender Automotive Group, Inc., and then experience these engines yourself at our dealership in Tifton. 

3.0L Duramax Diesel vs. 5.3L V8: Performance Specs

If you want an engine with muscle, you’ll find that both the 3.0L Duramax Diesel and 5.3L V8 engine offer impressive output. However, if you need the maximum amount of towing capabilities in Valdosta, you’ll want to drive home a vehicle equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine: 

3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine Performance Specs: 

  • 277 horsepower
  • 460 lb-ft of torque
  • 9,500 pounds of towing capacity

5.3L V8 Engine Performance Specs: 

  • 355 hp
  • 383 lb-ft of torque
  • 11,500 pounds of towing capacity

3.0L Duramax Diesel vs. 5.3L V8: Fuel Economy

When it comes to fuel-efficiency, the 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine offers higher EPA-estimated mpg ratings. So, if you don’t require the full 11,500 pounds of towing power from the 5.3L V8 engine, it may be worth it to go for the more efficient 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine for your trips to and from Ashburn. MPG ratings are as follows:

3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine MPG Ratings: 

  • 23 mpg city 
  • 33 mpg highway

5.3L V8 Engine MPG Ratings: 

  • 17 mpg city 
  • 23 mpg highway

You’ll also find that both the 3.0L Duramax Diesel and 5.3L V8 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission to maximize performance and efficiency. 

Explore Your Engine Options With Fender Automotive Group, Inc.

Contact us to learn even more about the 3.0L Duramax Diesel engine and the 5.3L V8 engine, or for help finding the new vehicle you’re looking for with the performance you need. We can help you find and finance your next truck, so you can get back to work in Fitzgerald today!

Fender Automotive Group, Inc. 31.4577, -83.52409.