The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 40,700

€ 50,900

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 518d is 0.3 inches longer.
518d
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
525d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.84 %

General
518d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
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
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N47
B47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
518d
148 hp
215 hp
525d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
518d
525d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
525d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
518d
55 mpg
46 mpg
525d
46 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
853 mi
518d
1012 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data