The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
€ 66,800
€ 34,800
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 3.6 FSI V6.
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
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
117.1
194.3
108.6
190.5
194.3 in
Length
190.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3801 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
5.8 %
General
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
G30
Generation
3T
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 3.6 FSI V6
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Performance
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
23 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
733 mi
Range
369 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
369 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
191.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
