The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)

€ 40,700
BMW 518d (14 - 16) 518d
€ 103,300
 BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) M5
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300

ⓘ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. The 518d is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M5.
518d
M5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
74.4
83.4
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
116.7
193.3
193.2 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

518d
M5
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 518d (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.11 %
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)

General

518d
M5
F10
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

518d
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S63
B47-D20
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
518d
148 hp
552 hp
M5
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5

Performance

518d
M5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

518d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M5

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25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

518d
M5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
24 mpg
518d
55 mpg
24 mpg
M5
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1012 mi
Range
439 mi
518d
1012 mi
439 mi
M5
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).
187.5 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

518d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data