The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 48,000
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) 520d
€ 42,200
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14) 518d
€ 48,000
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

The dimensions of the 520d and the 518d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d
518d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
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 xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
518d
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

520d
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

520d
518d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

518d

 REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
520d
21.28 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
518d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
520d
52 mpg
52 mpg
518d
45 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
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
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
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data