The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 44,900
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.67 %
General
518d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
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 4000 rpm
518d
141 hp
201 hp
525d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
518d
525d
132 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
518d
26.58 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
525d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
38 mpg
518d
52 mpg
38 mpg
525d
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
702 mi
518d
967 mi
702 mi
525d
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).
127.6 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
525d
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
