The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 518d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 28,600

€ 43,100

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 518d.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
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
193.2
190.3 in
Length
193.2 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4566 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
11.29 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
3T
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CDA*
Engine Code
B47-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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
BMW 518d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
BMW 518d
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 518d
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
21.04 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 518d
25 mpg
city
48 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
533 mi
Range
1036 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
533 mi
1036 mi
BMW 518d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 518d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 518d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft












48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data