The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18)
€ 47,500

€ 29,600

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT.
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.4 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 1.4 TSI ACT
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.76 %

General
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
E60
Generation
3V
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.4 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
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 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 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
720 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 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).
108 kWh
BMW 525i
157.2 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft