The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (08 - 13) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 27,600

€ 41,700

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.49 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
135 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
22.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22.35 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
967 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
460 mi
967 mi
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
92.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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