The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 35,900
 Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17) Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17)
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 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17)
111.9
191.4
194.3 in
Length
191.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.02 %
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17)

General

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
187 hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
51 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
892 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
892 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
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