The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 48,300
€ 43,100
€ 48,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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
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
525d
518d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
518d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
148 hp
518d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
525d
518d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
525d
17.69 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
518d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
525d
49 mpg
56 mpg
518d
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
1036 mi
525d
906 mi
1036 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
525d
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
