The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (13 - 15)
€ 39,000

€ 28,200

€ 39,000
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 a little. The BMW 520i is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.8
72.7
80.2
59.5
71.5
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.8 in
Height
59.5 in
113.7
190.6
108.6
190.3
190.6 in
Length
190.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.4 %

General
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
*CDA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 520i
168 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i
155 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.54 lb/hp
22.15 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 520i
34 mpg
29 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
630 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW 520i
630 mi
466 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 520i
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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