The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,900
€ 66,800
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 518d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540d.
518d
540d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
540d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.66 %
General
518d
540d
F10
Generation
G30
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
540d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B57
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
518d
141 hp
316 hp
540d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d
Performance
518d
540d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
518d
26.43 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
540d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
518d
52 mpg
42 mpg
540d
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
967 mi
Range
733 mi
518d
967 mi
733 mi
540d
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).
115.2 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
518d
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
