The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 39,900
BMW 518d (13 - 14) 518d
€ 47,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) 525d
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 518d is 0.3 inches longer.
518d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

518d
525d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5104 lb
BMW 518d (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.05 %
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

518d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

518d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
141 hp
201 hp
525d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

518d
525d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

518d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
518d
26.43 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

518d
525d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
518d
52 mpg
39 mpg
525d
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
713 mi
518d
967 mi
713 mi
525d
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).
125.5 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

518d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data