The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 19)
€ 45,300
€ 27,900
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 525i is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.4
80
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
191.4
190.6 in
Length
191.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3201 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
14.6 %
General
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
E60
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.43 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
759 mi
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
