The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 45,300
€ 42,200
€ 45,300
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 525i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 518d.
525i
518d
58.3
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
58.3 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
525i
518d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
525i
518d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
518d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
525i
215 hp
141 hp
518d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
525i
518d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
525i
17.43 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
518d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
525i
28 mpg
52 mpg
518d
20 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
967 mi
525i
524 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
525i
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
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
