The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 128,600

€ 42,200

€ 128,600
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 M5 Competition is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the 518d.
M5 Competition
518d
57.8
74.9
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.9 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.4
195.5
116.9
193.2
195.5 in
Length
193.2 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5 Competition
518d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %

General
M5 Competition
518d
F90
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5 Competition
518d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N47
S63-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
141 hp
518d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
518d
Performance
M5 Competition
518d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec

M5 Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

518d
▶ REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.58 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
26.58 lb/hp
518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Competition
518d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
M5 Competition
22 mpg
52 mpg
518d
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
967 mi
M5 Competition
395 mi
967 mi
518d
Environmental Impact
202.8 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
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
518d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Competition
518d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data