The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 44,400
€ 40,700
€ 44,400
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 525xi is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 518d.
525xi
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
525xi
518d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %
General
525xi
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525xi
518d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xi
215 hp
148 hp
518d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
525xi
518d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
525xi
17.43 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
518d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
55 mpg
518d
21 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
1012 mi
525xi
537 mi
1012 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
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
525xi
153.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
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
