The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 43,100
€ 36,800
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 520i.
518d
520i
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
520i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.71 %
General
518d
520i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N43
B47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
518d
148 hp
168 hp
520i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
518d
520i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
520i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
518d
56 mpg
35 mpg
520i
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
649 mi
518d
1036 mi
649 mi
520i
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).
127 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
127 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
520i
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
