The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 14)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 27,800
 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 14) Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 540d is 4.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
59.5
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 14)
71.5
79.4
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
58.2 in
Height
59.5 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 14)
108.6
190.3
194.3 in
Length
190.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4590 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
686 lb
17 %
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 14)

General

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

Engine

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
104 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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 GreenLine

Performance

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
888 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
888 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft