Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsSkoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Skoda Superb IV Combi

2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,824 kg
    4,021 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    690 L
  • Best practicality score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dSkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,824kg4,021lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
63.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
805km500mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,902mm193in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,566mm62in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
139mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
690L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,920L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dSkoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,650-4,350 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dSkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d has 21 hp more than Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
1,824 kg
4,021 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d5.4 s
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
923 km
574 mi
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
805 km
500 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,902 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dSkodaSuperb IV Combi2.0 TSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,824 kg
4,021 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Length
4,902 mm
193.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
923 km
574 mi
805 km
500 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
690 L
24.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dSkoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 250 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb IV Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Is 151 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 120 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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