The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 28,000
€ 39,000
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520i
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 520i
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4599 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.7 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520i
3T
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
*CDA*
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
21.25 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
525 mi
Range
630 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
525 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 520i
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
