The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 45,600
€ 40,700
€ 45,600
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 528i is 0.3 inches shorter.
528i
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
528i
518d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %
General
528i
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
528i
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
254 hp
148 hp
518d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
528i
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
528i
14.84 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
518d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
528i
30 mpg
55 mpg
518d
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
1012 mi
528i
557 mi
1012 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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
528i
147.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
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
