The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 518d (13 - 14)
€ 66,800
€ 39,900
€ 66,800
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 540d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 518d.
540d
518d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
540d
518d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.66 %
General
540d
518d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540d
518d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
540d
316 hp
141 hp
518d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
540d
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
518d
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
518d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
540d
42 mpg
52 mpg
518d
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
967 mi
540d
733 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
540d
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
