The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (08 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 23,600
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI.
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
71.5
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
108.6
190.5
190.6 in
Length
190.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
591 lb
15.36 %
General
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
123 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.47 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.83 lb/hp
26.47 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
35 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
649 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 525d
649 mi
548 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 525d
137.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
