The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (08 - 13) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 27,600

€ 45,800

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 525xd.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
57.6
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
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
108.6
190.5
113.7
190.6
190.5 in
Length
190.6 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
3532 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
8.71 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
3T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
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 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
194 hp
BMW 525xd
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 525xd
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525xd
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22.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22.35 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 525xd
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
460 mi
Range
630 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
460 mi
630 mi
BMW 525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
153.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 525xd
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525xd
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data