The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 43,100
€ 40,900
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
518d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 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
520d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.16 %
General
518d
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N47
B47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
148 hp
161 hp
520d
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
518d
520d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
518d
56 mpg
42 mpg
520d
48 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
777 mi
518d
1036 mi
777 mi
520d
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).
115.2 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
