The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 42,200
 BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) 518d
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
518d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
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 EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
518d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
518d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

518d

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
518d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
52 mpg
518d
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
967 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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