The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,200
€ 50,300
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530xi.
518d
530xi
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
530xi
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
518d
530xi
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
530xi
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
518d
141 hp
268 hp
530xi
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530xi
Performance
518d
530xi
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
▶ REPLAY
26.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
518d
26.58 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
530xi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
518d
52 mpg
29 mpg
530xi
44 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
537 mi
518d
967 mi
537 mi
530xi
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).
153.5 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
530xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
530xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
