The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 42,200
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) 518d
€ 45,500
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) 520d
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 518d and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
518d
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

518d
520d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

General

518d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

518d
520d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
141 hp
187 hp
520d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

518d
520d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

518d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

520d

 REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
518d
26.58 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

518d
520d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
518d
52 mpg
57 mpg
520d
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
1061 mi
518d
967 mi
1061 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
84.3 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

518d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data