The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 DSG (15 - 17)
€ 39,700

€ 37,900

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 2 cm shorter and 1.8 cm narrower.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
1468
1846
2036
1468
1864
2031
1846 mm
Width
1864 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1468 mm
Height
1468 mm
2888
4841
2841
4861
4841 mm
Length
4861 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2841 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2245 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.48 %

General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
E60
Generation
3V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
187 bhp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
240 NM
400 NM
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.64 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.42 kg/bhp
8.64 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 523i
38 mpg
54 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
580 mi
Range
789 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
789 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
630 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
625 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1760 L