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This is a whole different type of heater - this uses the vehicle's own fuel supply to het the engine coolant, much like a "pro-heat" on a commercial diesel truck. This offers faster heating and you don't need to plug it in - but you also pay a premium for it.
Most North American passenger vehicles that require block heaters run a 120 volt block heater, and maybe a battery blanket as well. If you're going to spend your winters in a cold environment, it's definitely worth installing a block heater.