The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 40,700
€ 94,700
€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,700
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the M5.
518d
M5
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
191.1
193.2 in
Length
191.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
M5
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.9 %
General
518d
M5
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
518d
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S85
B47-D20
Engine Code
S85-B50

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
518d
148 hp
500 hp
M5
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
518d
M5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
518d
25.18 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
M5
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
16 mpg
518d
55 mpg
16 mpg
M5
46 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
294 mi
518d
1012 mi
294 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).
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).
280.3 kWh
518d
88.5 kWh
280.3 kWh
M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data

















