The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (08 - 13)
€ 46,600
€ 25,800
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525xi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 525xi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
58.3
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
58.3 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 525xi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3331 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4572 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
12.16 %
General
BMW 525xi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525xi
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 525xi
215 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 525xi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
537 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
518 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
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
