The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 75,800
€ 35,400
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 550i is 2.9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6.
BMW 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.5
71.5
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
116.9
193.2
108.6
190.3
193.2 in
Length
190.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
12.83 %
General
BMW 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
F10
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
25 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
473 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
401 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
176.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
