The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)

€ 41,700
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 28,000
 Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13) Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is 2.4 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)
71.5
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)
108.6
190.5
192.9 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4599 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.14 %
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)

General

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI

Performance

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
525 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft