The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,100
€ 47,500
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 525i.
518d
525i
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
525i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %
General
518d
525i
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
525i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N53
B47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
518d
148 hp
215 hp
525i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
518d
525i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
525i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
518d
56 mpg
28 mpg
525i
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
524 mi
518d
1036 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
525i
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
