The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 47,700

€ 35,400

€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 525d is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6.
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
58.3
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
58.3 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 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
2.89 %

General
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CDV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525d
194 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 525d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 525d
19.94 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525d
34 mpg
25 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
630 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 525d
630 mi
401 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 525d
141.9 kWh
176.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft