The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 63,800
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 540i.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
59.5
71.5
79.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
59.5 in
Height
58.2 in
108.6
190.3
117.1
194.3
190.3 in
Length
194.3 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4566 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.07 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
3T
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
*CDA*
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
335 hp
BMW 540i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 540i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
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21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
21.04 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
34 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 540i
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
533 mi
Range
613 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
533 mi
613 mi
BMW 540i
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).
130.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 540i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
