The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (15 - 18)
€ 45,500

€ 26,400

€ 45,500
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 a little. The BMW 520d is 1.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI.
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
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 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
639 lb
17 %

General
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
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 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
*CZC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
123 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.37 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.1 lb/hp
25.37 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
43 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1061 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
746 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft