Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG vs Bmw 120d xDrive : which one is faster?
0-100 km/h, 400 m, 1000 m, top speed — physics simulation calibrated on 7 measures.
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CONFIDENCE 93%Calibrated physics simulation: SCx via VMax, power curves, Crr via WLTP, drivetrain losses. Manufacturer 0-100 is the calibration target. Confidence 93 %.
Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG vs Bmw 120d xDrive: chronicle of a drag race at 251 km/h
The launch: 0 to 100 km/h
Off the line, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG hits 100 km/h in 6.59 s versus 7.08 s for the Bmw 120d xDrive. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 120d xDrive is 6 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.
From 100 km/h to 400 metres
At 200 metres, the Bmw 120d xDrive is doing 119 km/h against 128 km/h for the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG. The gap is 0.03 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG crosses the line in 14.75 s versus 15.11 s. The 0.35 s gap represents roughly 14 m of track — two to three car lengths.
Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play
Past 400 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 179 km/h versus 166 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG finishes in 26.51 s versus 27.80 s, with a 1.29 s lead.
What the numbers don’t tell you
Electronically capped at 230 km/h, the Bmw 120d xDrive never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.73 kg/hp vs 7.97 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.53 seconds. The 0.49 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG has a clear edge over the Bmw 120d xDrive to 100 km/h. This difference is clearly noticeable in spirited driving and widens on standing starts.