The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 26,400
€ 45,500
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
59.5
71.5
79.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.5 in
Height
58.3 in
108.6
190.3
113.7
190.6
190.3 in
Length
190.6 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
3298 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4539 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
14.27 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
3T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
*CDA*
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
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20.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
20.87 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525d
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
548 mi
Range
649 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
548 mi
649 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).
137.9 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
