The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 42,900
€ 40,700
€ 42,900
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 525d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 518d.
525d
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
525d
518d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.07 %
General
525d
518d
E60
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
525d
518d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
148 hp
518d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
525d
518d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
525d
18.81 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
518d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
525d
38 mpg
55 mpg
518d
29 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
1012 mi
525d
702 mi
1012 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
88.5 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
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
