The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,100
€ 61,200
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 518d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540i.
518d
540i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
540i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %
General
518d
540i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
540i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B58
B47-D20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
518d
148 hp
335 hp
540i
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
518d
540i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
518d
25.32 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
540i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
518d
56 mpg
36 mpg
540i
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1036 mi
Range
650 mi
518d
1036 mi
650 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).
123.1 kWh
518d
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
