The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 66,800
€ 32,800
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 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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
191.7
117.1
194.3
191.7 in
Length
194.3 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
16.38 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540d
3V
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 540d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
118 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
28.58 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
1000 mi
Range
733 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1000 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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
