The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 518d (14 - 16)

€ 113,100
BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16) M5
€ 40,700
 BMW 518d (14 - 16) 518d
€ 113,100
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. The M5 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 518d.
M5
518d
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
74.4
83.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
116.7
193.3
Blueprint BMW 518d (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.3 in
Length
193.2 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M5
518d
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.11 %
BMW 518d (14 - 16)

General

M5
518d
F10M
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

M5
518d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW B47
S63-B44
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5
567 hp
148 hp
518d
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d

Performance

M5
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

M5

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

518d

▶ REPLAY
7.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.18 lb/hp
M5
7.56 lb/hp
25.18 lb/hp
518d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M5
518d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
M5
24 mpg
55 mpg
518d
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
1012 mi
M5
439 mi
1012 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
88.5 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
518d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M5
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data