BMW 518
5 generations · 1972–2023The BMW 518 has been built in 5 generations between 1972 and 2023. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
BMW 518 generations
G302017–2023Seventh generation (518d)Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 136–150 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Wagon
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F10/F112013–2017Sixth generation (518d)Average used price€14,09115 listings- Power
- 136–150 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Wagon
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E341988–1996Third generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 102–560 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Wagon
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E281981–1988Second generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 75–200 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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E121972–1981First generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 90–116 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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How the BMW 518 generations differ
| Generation | G30 | F10/F11 | E34 | E28 | E12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2017–2023 | 2013–2017 | 1988–1996 | 1981–1988 | 1972–1981 |
| Average used price | — | €14,091 | — | — | — |
| Typical price range | — | €12,765 – €15,622 | — | — | — |
| Average mileage | — | 164,980 km | — | — | — |
| Listings | — | 15 | — | — | — |
| Power | 136–150 HP | 136–150 HP | 102–560 HP | 75–200 HP | 90–116 HP |
| Fuel | Diesel · Electric | Diesel | Petrol · LPG | Petrol · LPG | Diesel · Petrol · LPG |
| Gearbox | Automatic 99% · Manual 1% | Automatic 98% · Manual 2% | — | — | — |
| Body styles | Sedan · Wagon | Sedan · Wagon | Sedan · Wagon | Sedan | Sedan |
| Length × width | 4.94 × 1.87 m | 4.91 × 1.86 m | — | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.98 m | 2.97 m | 2.77 m | 2.63 m | 2.64 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,731 kg | 1,801 kg | 1,460 kg | 1,230 kg | 1,326 kg |
| CO₂ (NEDC, median) | 121 g/km | 123 g/km | — | — | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors |
| Original list price | €66,513 | €58,786 | — | — | — |
| NL registrations | 94 | 375 | 143 | 123 | 35 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which BMW 518 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | €13,023 | 188,184 km | 4 |
| 2015 | €12,765 | 177,993 km | 3 |
| 2014 | €15,622 | 146,293 km | 6 |
| 2013 | €13,625 | 155,115 km | 2 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).