The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)
€ 51,300
€ 40,700
€ 51,300
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 530i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 518d.
530i
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
530i
518d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
General
530i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
268 hp
148 hp
518d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
530i
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
530i
14.23 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
518d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
530i
28 mpg
55 mpg
518d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
1012 mi
530i
524 mi
1012 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).
88.5 kWh
530i
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
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
