The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 51,400
€ 42,200
€ 51,400
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 the 528i and the 518d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
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
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
518d
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.75 %
General
528i
518d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
518d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
141 hp
518d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
528i
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
518d
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
528i
16.26 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
518d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
528i
37 mpg
52 mpg
518d
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
967 mi
528i
680 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
528i
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
