The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)
€ 28,000

€ 38,200

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
57.6
71.5
79.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 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 520d
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4599 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.92 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
3T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
175 hp
BMW 520d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 520d
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21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
21.25 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 520d
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
525 mi
Range
853 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
525 mi
853 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data