The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 19)
€ 43,100

€ 27,900

€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
547 lb
14.6 %

General
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
F10
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
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25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1036 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
759 mi
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft