The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine (13 - 14) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 27,800

€ 66,800

€ 27,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine is 4.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
59.5
71.5
79.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
58.2 in
108.6
190.3
117.1
194.3
190.3 in
Length
194.3 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
3349 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4590 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
686 lb
17 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
3T
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CAY*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
104 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
184 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
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32.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
32.2 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
56 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
888 mi
Range
733 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
888 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 GreenLine
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI GreenLine
BMW 540d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft













48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data