The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 40,700

€ 28,500

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 BMW 518d is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI.
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.4
80
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
191.4
193.2 in
Length
191.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.25 %

General
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
F10
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DCZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
118 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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25.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.18 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 518d
55 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1012 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 518d
1012 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 518d
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft