The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)
€ 40,700
€ 46,100
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 520d.
518d
520d
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
520d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.43 %
General
518d
520d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B47
B47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
148 hp
187 hp
520d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
518d
520d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
518d
55 mpg
56 mpg
520d
46 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
976 mi
518d
1012 mi
976 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
86.4 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
