Eli5: Why are petrol engines not built like diesel engines in terms of reliability?

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Diesel engines easily run 400.000km especially Mercedes cars but petrol will give up way sooner

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Diesel fuel is lubricating. Petrol is a solvent. This also affects materials chosen for durability.

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