The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (15 - 18)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 38,300
 Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (15 - 18) Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 4x4 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 2.0 TSI 4x4 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 2.0 TSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4883 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
276 hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI

Performance

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
12.9 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
33 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
578 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft