The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 58,300
€ 28,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4511 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.54 %
General
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
E60
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
118 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.67 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 540i
24 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
449 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 540i
449 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 540i
183.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft
