The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 43,100
€ 48,600
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 518d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
518d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
General
518d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
F10
Generation
G30
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B47
B47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
148 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
518d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
134 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
518d
56 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
48 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
1036 mi
Range
988 mi
518d
1036 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
