The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 27,700

€ 44,400

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the BMW 525xi.
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
1462
1817
2017
1482
1846
2036
1817 mm
Width
1846 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1462 mm
Height
1482 mm
2758
4838
2888
4841
4838 mm
Length
4841 mm
2758 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
1531 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
2076 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg

Weight Difference:
169 kg
9.94 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
3T
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*BXE*
Engine Code
N53-B30

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 525xi
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 525xi
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

BMW 525xi
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14.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.91 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
14.72 kg/bhp
7.91 kg/bhp
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 525xi
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
654 mi
Range
537 mi
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
654 mi
537 mi
BMW 525xi
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
117.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 525xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.9 TDI
BMW 525xi
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










1670 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data