The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 42,200
€ 41,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 518d.
523i
518d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
518d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.87 %
General
523i
518d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
518d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
187 hp
141 hp
518d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
523i
518d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
518d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
523i
31 mpg
52 mpg
518d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
967 mi
523i
565 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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
523i
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
