The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) BMW 540d
€ 29,800
 Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 13) Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.7 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
57.6
Blueprint Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
71.5
79.4
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
108.6
190.5
194.3 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4669 lb
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.02 %
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI DSG (10 - 13)

General

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
G30
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
197 hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
733 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
472 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft