The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 66,800
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
57.8
73.4
80
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.4 in
Width
73.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
111.9
191.4
117.1
194.3
191.4 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
3234 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
800 lb
19.83 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
3V
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*DPC*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
21.85 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
746 mi
Range
733 mi
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
746 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
245 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 540d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
