The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (13 - 15)
€ 48,000
€ 28,200
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 520d is 2.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.5
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
116.9
193.2
108.6
190.3
193.2 in
Length
190.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.09 %
General
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
F10
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
22.15 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
29 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
967 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
466 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
