The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 43,100
€ 44,400
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 525xi.
518d
525xi
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
525xi
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
518d
525xi
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 manual transmission
Engine
518d
525xi
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
525xi
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
518d
525xi
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 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
525xi
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
525xi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
518d
56 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
537 mi
518d
1036 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
525xi
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
