The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 35,400

€ 66,800

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘ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 3.6 V6 is 4.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 540d.
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
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 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
3757 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
6.89 %

General
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
3T
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
*CDV*
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
256 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 540d
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14.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
14.68 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
25 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
401 mi
Range
733 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
401 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
Environmental Impact
176.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
BMW 540d
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
16.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft













48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data