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BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Skoda Superb Limousine comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (39,900 £ vs 35,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Saloon or Skoda Superb Limousine?

BMW 3 Series Saloon vs Skoda Superb Limousine: Key differences

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Superb Limousine

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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Superb Limousine is a bit cheaper – starting at 35,100 £ , while the BMW 3 Series Saloon costs 39,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,885 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Limousine uses 1.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 140 km, about 39 km more than the BMW 3 Series Saloon.

Superb Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.6 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 3 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 700 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

3 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Limousine is very slightly lighter – 1,559 kg compared to 1,575 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers markedly more boot space – 645 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 165 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Superb Limousine carries a bit more – 580 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Superb Limousine comes out modestly ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Superb Limousine

Skoda Superb Limousine

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 131 - 140 km
BMW 3 Series Saloon
Skoda Superb Limousine

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 3 Series Saloon

The BMW 3 Series saloon is a driver's car in a suit, blending poised handling with a cabin that feels more premium than its practicality suggests. It’s composed enough for daily duties yet playful enough to keep weekend drives interesting, making it a sensible choice for buyers who still want to have fun.

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Skoda Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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BMW 3 Series Saloon
Skoda Superb Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
39,900 - 92,200 £
Price
35,100 - 52,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Electric Range
131 - 140 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
54 - 227 g/km
co2
26 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Curb weight
1,559 - 1,896 kg
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
405 - 495 kg
Payload
441 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Power kW
110 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, F, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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