The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 32,800
€ 61,200
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 540i.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540i
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 540i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4636 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.39 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540i
3V
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*DCZ*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
118 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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28.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
28.58 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 540i
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1000 mi
Range
650 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1000 mi
650 mi
BMW 540i
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).
123.1 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 540i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1263 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
