The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 42,400
€ 42,200
€ 42,400
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 520i is 0.3 inches shorter.
520i
518d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
518d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
General
520i
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
518d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
141 hp
518d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
520i
518d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
520i
20.52 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
518d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
520i
37 mpg
52 mpg
518d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
967 mi
520i
680 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
92.5 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
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
