The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 40,700
€ 55,000
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 525d.
518d
525d
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
525d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.18 %
General
518d
525d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
525d
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
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
518d
148 hp
228 hp
525d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
518d
525d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
525d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
518d
55 mpg
48 mpg
525d
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
837 mi
518d
1012 mi
837 mi
525d
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).
100.7 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
518d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
