The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)

€ 39,700
BMW 523i (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 30,500
 Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18) Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 523i is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)
73.4
80
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 523i (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)
111.9
191.4
190.6 in
Length
191.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
BMW 523i (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.12 %
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)

General

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
E60
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
118 hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
57 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
580 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft