The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 29,900

€ 48,300

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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. The Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
57.8
73.4
80
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
191.4
116.9
192.9
191.4 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
569 lb
14.96 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
3V
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DPC*
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
21.85 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 525d
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
746 mi
Range
906 mi
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
746 mi
906 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
98.8 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 525d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data