The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 43,800
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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
523i
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
523i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
518d
523i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
518d
141 hp
201 hp
523i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
518d
523i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
518d
26.58 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
523i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
518d
52 mpg
31 mpg
523i
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
572 mi
518d
967 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
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).
144 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
523i
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
