The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15)

€ 43,100
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16) BMW 518d
€ 26,400
 Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15) Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 518d is 2.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
59.5
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15)
71.5
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
Blueprint BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15)
108.6
190.3
193.2 in
Length
190.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3298 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4539 lb
BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.01 %
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15)

General

BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
F10
Generation
3T
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 518d
148 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.87 lb/hp
BMW 518d
25.32 lb/hp
20.87 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 518d
56 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
48 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1036 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 518d
1036 mi
548 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 518d
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 518d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft