The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (15 - 18) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 31,900

€ 46,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 0.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 525xi.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
57.8
73.4
80
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.4 in
Width
72.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
111.9
191.4
113.7
190.6
191.4 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4491 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.66 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
3V
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CJS*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 525xi
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 525xi
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
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18.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
18.39 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
39 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 525xi
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
684 mi
Range
537 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
684 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
113.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data