The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)
€ 44,900
€ 28,000
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.8
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
57.8 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 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4599 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.12 %
General
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
525 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.8 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
