The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 40,700
![BMW 518d (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_F10-13.png)
€ 39,400
![BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_5er_E60-07.webp)
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
518d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 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
520d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
![BMW 518d (14 - 16)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_F10-13.png)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.61 %
![BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_5er_E60-07.png)
General
518d
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW M47
B47-D20
Engine Code
M47-D20
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4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
148 hp
161 hp
520d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
518d
520d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
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518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
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520d
▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
518d
55 mpg
34 mpg
520d
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
630 mi
518d
1012 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data