The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,200

€ 50,900

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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. The Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 525d.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
59.5
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
59.5 in
Height
57.6 in
108.6
190.3
116.9
192.9
190.3 in
Length
192.9 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
3499 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
11.6 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
3T
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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 4500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
215 hp
BMW 525d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
136 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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22.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22.15 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 525d
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
466 mi
Range
853 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
466 mi
853 mi
BMW 525d
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 525d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft












48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data