What are the pros and cons of Skoda Superb and BMW 3 Series?

Pros of Superb are: Incredible cabin space Powerful engine Comfortable low-speed ride Pros of 3 Series are: Powerful engines. Balanced ride and handling package. Feature loaded M-Sport trim. Cons of Superb are: Poor resale value You get bigger SUVs or luxury cars at this price Not as much fun to drive Cons of 3 Series are: Limited boot space. Explosive flat-six motor not on offer. Confusing instrument cluster.

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Skoda Superb vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Skoda Superb and BMW 3 Series. The Skoda Superb price is ₹ 32.02 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is ₹ 44.84 Lakh. The Skoda Superb is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Superb provides the mileage of 15.1 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 16.13 kmpl.

Superb vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Superb	3 Series
Price	₹ 32.02 Lakh	₹ 44.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1984 cc	1998 cc
Power	188 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (Dual Clutch)	Automatic (Torque Converter)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Skoda Superb

Sportline AT

₹ 32.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series

330i Sport

₹ 44.84 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		5.8
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Turbocharged petrol engine with direct injection system	B48 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	188 bhp @ 4200 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	320 Nm @ 1450 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.1View Mileage Details	16.13View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	996.6	951.67
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (Dual Clutch) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Turbocharger/Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others		Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm) 4869 4709
Width (mm) 1864 1827
Height (mm) 1469 1435
Wheelbase (mm) 2841 2851
Ground Clearance (mm) 156 135
Kerb Weight (kg) 1562
Capacity
Doors (Doors) 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person) 5 5
No of Seating Rows (Rows) 2 2
Bootspace (litres) 625 480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 66 59

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Braking Performance (metres)		33
Front Suspension	McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Rear Suspension	Multi-element axle, with one longitudinal and transverse links, with torsion stabiliser	Five-link axle
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.55	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	215 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	215 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17

Features

Safety

NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Middle Rear Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Locks & Security
Engine immobilizer
Central Locking Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin-Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	3	2

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	Sensatec Canberra Beige/Black, Sensatec Black \| Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Head-rests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch -Down	All	All
One Touch - Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Boot-lid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof Panoramic Sunroof Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Rub - Strips Black

Lighting

Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Optional
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,Halogen	LED,LED
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lamps
Follow me home headlamps
Tail Lights	LED	LED
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Headlight Height Adjuster
Glove Box Lamp
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Instantaneous Consumption

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers	6+	6+
USB Compatibility
Aux Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
MP3 Playback
AM/FM Radio
iPod Compatibility
Steering mounted controls
Voice Command

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years) 4 3
Warranty (Kilometres) Unlimited 40000
Rear row
Seat Adjustment 2 Way 2 Way

Brochure

	Superb Brochure Checkout Skoda Superb brochure for complete details about the car	3 Series Brochure Checkout BMW 3 Series brochure for complete details about the car
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CarWale's Take

Good Things	Incredible cabin space Powerful engine Comfortable low-speed ride	Powerful engines. Balanced ride and handling package. Feature loaded M-Sport trim.
Could be Better	Poor resale value You get bigger SUVs or luxury cars at this price Not as much fun to drive	Limited boot space. Explosive flat-six motor not on offer. Confusing instrument cluster.

Colours

	Race Blue	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
	Steel Grey	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Moon White View Colour Images	Alpine White View Colour Images

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

2 Ratings

2 Reviews

4.8/5

10 Ratings

9 Reviews

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.7Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

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Value For Your Money At this Range

It's a very good car. Features are very good. For long drives its very comfortable Class 1 Car as compared to other cars in this range. Very good fuel efficiency. Looks of this car is very beautiful. Interior space is very adjustable. Performance is very good. Steering experience is very smooth. Audio is very good and Value for money good choice.

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Rebel

Amazing car and so many spaces in this car.sit was awesome and steering was so handling and petrol variant is too good and I am surprised to see the car the colour was so nice and excellent

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Superb Vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Skoda Superb and BMW 3 Series?

Skoda Superb is priced at ₹ 32.02 Lakh, whereas BMW 3 Series is priced at ₹ 44.84 Lakh. Hence Skoda Superb is the cheaper car amongst the two. For detailed comparison of Superb vs 3 Series, click here.

Pros of Superb are:

Incredible cabin space
Powerful engine
Comfortable low-speed ride

Pros of 3 Series are:

Powerful engines.
Balanced ride and handling package.
Feature loaded M-Sport trim.

Cons of Superb are:

Poor resale value
You get bigger SUVs or luxury cars at this price
Not as much fun to drive

Cons of 3 Series are:

Limited boot space.
Explosive flat-six motor not on offer.
Confusing instrument cluster.

Q: Which car between Superb and 3 Series is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Sportline AT version, mileage of Superb is 15.1 kmpl, whereas for the 330i Sport version, mileage of 3 Series is 16.13 kmpl. Thus making 3 Series the more fuel efficient as compared to Superb.

Q: How is the performance of Superb compared to 3 Series?

For the Sportline AT version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Superb produces 188 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450 rpm of torque. Whereas for the 330i Sport version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 255 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1550 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare Superb and 3 Series, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare Superb and 3 Series comparison, we have considered most popular version on CarWale as default, however, any version of these cars can be compared.

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Skoda Superb vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4869	4709
Width (mm)	1864	1827
Height (mm)	1469	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	2841	2851
Ground Clearance (mm)	156	135
Kerb Weight (kg)	1562

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Seating Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	625	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	66	59

Engine immobilizer
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glove Box

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Rub - Strips	Black

Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
Warranty (Years)	4	3
Warranty (Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000

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Q: What are the pros and cons of Skoda Superb and BMW 3 Series?

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