The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 39,900

€ 47,200

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 518d and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
518d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
520d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.38 %

General
518d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
141 hp
181 hp
520d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
518d
520d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

520d
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
518d
26.43 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
518d
52 mpg
48 mpg
520d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
888 mi
518d
967 mi
888 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data