The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)

€ 39,900
BMW 518d (13 - 14) 518d
€ 46,600
 BMW 528i (13 - 16) 528i
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600

ⓘ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 528i are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
518d
528i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i (13 - 16)
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 528i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

518d
528i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
BMW 518d (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
BMW 528i (13 - 16)

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

443 ft
0.000 sec

518d

62 mph 62
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
36 mpg
518d
52 mpg
36 mpg
528i
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
659 mi
518d
967 mi
659 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).
125 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
528i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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