The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 29,600
 Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18) Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 66,800
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 BMW 540d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18)
73.4
80
73.5 in
Width
73.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18)
111.9
191.4
194.3 in
Length
191.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.11 %
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18)

General

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
G30
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT

Performance

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
720 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
108 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft