The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 43,100
€ 48,000
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 518d and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
518d
520d
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
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
520d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
General
518d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 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
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
518d
520d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
518d
56 mpg
52 mpg
520d
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
967 mi
518d
1036 mi
967 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).
92.5 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
