The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)

€ 47,100
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11) 525d
€ 40,700
 BMW 518d (14 - 16) 518d
€ 47,100
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 525d is 0.3 inches shorter.
525d
518d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
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 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
518d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5104 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.05 %
BMW 518d (14 - 16)

General

525d
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

525d
518d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
201 hp
148 hp
518d
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d

Performance

525d
518d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

518d

▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
525d
19.52 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
518d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
55 mpg
525d
39 mpg
55 mpg
518d
30 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
1012 mi
525d
713 mi
1012 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
88.5 kWh
525d
125.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
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