The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Touring Automatic (08 - 08) vs. Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI DSG (15 - 18)
€ 49,300

€ 35,000

€ 49,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 525xd Touring is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI.
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
58.7
72.7
80.2
58.1
73.4
80
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
191.2
190.7 in
Length
191.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
4090 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
739 lb
18.07 %

General
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
E61
Generation
3V
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
*CJS*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
194 hp
178 hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW 525xd Touring
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xd Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
BMW 525xd Touring
21.08 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 525xd Touring
34 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 525xd Touring
621 mi
684 mi
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 525xd Touring
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xd Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft