The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13)
€ 66,800
€ 28,000
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 540d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 1.7 cm taller than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
1479
1868
2126
1462
1817
2017
1868 mm
Width
1817 mm
2126 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1479 mm
Height
1462 mm
2975
4936
2758
4838
4936 mm
Length
4838 mm
2975 mm
Wheelbase
2758 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
1830 kg
Kerb Weight
1523 kg
2450 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2086 kg
Weight Difference:
307 kg
16.78 %
General
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
G30
Generation
3T
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
316 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
680 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540d
680 NM
250 NM
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.64 kg/bhp
BMW 540d
5.79 kg/bhp
9.64 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 540d
50 mpg
40 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
733 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
525 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
173 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
620 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
530 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1670 L
