The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 40,200
€ 29,600
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520i is just 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT.
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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
192.9
111.9
191.4
192.9 in
Length
191.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.17 %
General
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
F10
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
639 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 520i
639 mi
804 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 520i
128.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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
