The Best Green Cars in Each Category
Many people would like a more greener vehicle, but with so many choices it can be hard to know which environmentally friendly vehicle to choose. There are cars that are hybrid, cars that run on ethanol and cars that use biodiesel. Let’s take a look at the top cars in each of the categories. The ratings for these cars are based on how environmentally friendly the car is using the green scale, which rates cars on a scale of 1 to 100. The greater the number the less harmful the vehicle is to the earth and people.
Biodiesel
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class E320 Bluetec Sedan is the best of all the biodiesel vehicles being manufactured. It carries a heavy price tag with it at almost $50,000 MSRP but it gets 32 miles per gallon highway. It is rated at an impressive 45 on the green scale and has an equally impressive array of safety features. Consumers have the ability to own a car with all the comfort and luxuries they could wish for but with the fuel economy and environmentally friendliness of green car.
Ethanol
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 is an environmentally friendly car with the heart of a luxury sedan. It rates an impressive 60 on the green scale and is priced on the lower end for a Mercedes at about $32,000 MSRP. It gets about 25 miles per gallon highway and boasts a number of impressive safety features.
The Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary edition rates an impressive 61 on the green scale. This car is also affordable at just over $25,000 MSRP. It gets an impressive 29 miles per gallon highway and is still fast, reliable and comfortable.
The Chevy Monte Carlo LT is reasonably prices at just over $22,000 MSRP and rates an impressive 65 on the green scale. The car gets 31 miles per gallon highway and it is still stylish, comfortable and maintains its high performance. This car has the appearance of a sports coupe with the environmental friendliness of a green vehicle.
Hybrid
Nobody told the Mazda Tribute Hybrid Touring HEV 2WD that SUVs weren’t supposed to be good for the environment. This SUV scores an impressive 76 on the green scale and gets an equally impressive 30 mpg highway. It is also affordably priced at just over $25,000 MSRP.
It is no surprise that the famous Toyota Prius makes the list for the hybrids. This car rates an impressive 84 on the green scale and gets an astonishing 45 miles per gallon highway. It’s comfortable, efficient and popular, plus it is affordably priced just below $21,000 MSRP.
The Honda Civic Hybrid CVT AT-PZEV ranks at number one on the hybrid cars list scoring an impressive 84 on the green scale. It is priced reasonably at just over $24,000 MSRP and gets an impressive 45 miles per gallon highway. It is safe, efficient and stylish making it a popular choice for many people concerned with the environment.