The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 26,400
€ 55,000
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
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 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4539 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.43 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
3T
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDA*
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
228 hp
BMW 525d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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20.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
20.87 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
548 mi
Range
837 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
548 mi
837 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft













48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















