The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 48,400
€ 28,500
€ 48,400
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 BMW 520d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI.
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
73.4
80
73.5 in
Width
73.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
111.9
191.4
194.3 in
Length
191.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.27 %
General
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
G30
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
118 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 520d
19.28 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1000 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 520d
1000 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft






















