The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 43,100
€ 44,600
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 525xd.
518d
525xd
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
525xd
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.57 %
General
518d
525xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
518d
525xd
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW M57
B47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
518d
148 hp
194 hp
525xd
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
518d
525xd
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
525xd
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
518d
56 mpg
35 mpg
525xd
48 mpg
city
27 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
525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
137.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
525xd
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
