The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (08 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)
€ 27,600

€ 46,100

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
108.6
190.5
117.1
194.3
190.5 in
Length
194.3 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.81 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
3T
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
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 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
BMW 520d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d
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22.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22.35 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 520d
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
460 mi
Range
976 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
460 mi
976 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
153.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data