The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 45,300
€ 35,400
€ 45,300
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 525i is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6.
BMW 525i
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 525i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.24 %
General
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
149 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 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.43 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
25 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
524 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
401 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
176.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
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
