The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)
€ 50,700
€ 39,900
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 530xd is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 518d.
530xd
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
530xd
518d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.05 %
General
530xd
518d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530xd
518d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
530xd
232 hp
141 hp
518d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
530xd
518d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
518d
▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
530xd
16.91 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
518d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
52 mpg
518d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
967 mi
530xd
621 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
144 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
530xd
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
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
