The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 32,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI.
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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
191.7
192.9 in
Length
191.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4636 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.21 %
General
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
F10
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
118 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.58 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
28.58 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
680 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 520i
121.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1263 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft
