The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 56,100

€ 29,600

€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 540i is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.4
80
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.9
191.4
190.6 in
Length
191.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.93 %

General
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
E60
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
15 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
414 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
804 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft