The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (08 - 13) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 44,500

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
57.6
71.5
79.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
108.6
190.5
116.9
192.9
190.5 in
Length
192.9 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.76 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
3T
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*CDA*
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
22.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22.35 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 520d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
925 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
460 mi
925 mi
BMW 520d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 520d BluePerformance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d BluePerformance
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data