The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 528i (11 - 13)
€ 39,900
€ 45,300
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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
528i
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
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
528i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
General
518d
528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
528i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N20
N47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
518d
141 hp
242 hp
528i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
518d
528i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
518d
26.43 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
528i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
518d
52 mpg
35 mpg
528i
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
639 mi
518d
967 mi
639 mi
528i
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).
128.7 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
528i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
528i
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
