The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 43,100
€ 56,100
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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 540i.
518d
540i
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
540i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
518d
540i
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
540i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N62
B47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
518d
148 hp
302 hp
540i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
518d
540i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
540i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
22 mpg
518d
56 mpg
22 mpg
540i
48 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1036 mi
Range
414 mi
518d
1036 mi
414 mi
540i
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).
198.9 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
540i
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
