The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 43,100

€ 50,700

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 530xd.
518d
530xd
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
530xd
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %

General
518d
530xd
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 automatic transmission
Engine
518d
530xd
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
148 hp
232 hp
530xd
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
518d
530xd
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

530xd
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
530xd
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
518d
56 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
621 mi
518d
1036 mi
621 mi
530xd
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).
144 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
530xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
530xd
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