The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 39,900
€ 49,500
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 518d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530d.
518d
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
530d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.97 %
General
518d
530d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
530d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
141 hp
232 hp
530d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
518d
530d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
518d
26.43 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
530d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
518d
52 mpg
34 mpg
530d
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
630 mi
518d
967 mi
630 mi
530d
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).
141.9 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
