The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (10 - 13) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)

€ 41,100
BMW 520d (10 - 13) 520d
€ 40,700
 BMW 518d (14 - 16) 518d
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 520d is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d
518d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
518d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW 520d (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 518d (14 - 16)

General

520d
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

520d
518d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
181 hp
148 hp
518d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d

Performance

520d
518d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

518d

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
520d
20.65 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
518d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
520d
49 mpg
55 mpg
518d
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
1012 mi
520d
906 mi
1012 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
88.5 kWh
520d
98.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data