The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 30,500
 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18) Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI DSG (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 1.6 TDI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
705 lb
17.47 %
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
G30
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
118 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI

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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft