The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18)
€ 43,800
€ 30,500
€ 43,800
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. The BMW 523i is just 3.8 cm longer, 0.4 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1464
1860
2094
1468
1864
2031
1860 mm
Width
1864 mm
2094 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1464 mm
Height
1468 mm
2968
4899
2841
4861
4899 mm
Length
4861 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2841 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.46 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
F10
Generation
3V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 bhp
118 bhp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
270 NM
250 NM
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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8.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.58 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
69 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
572 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
625 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1760 L
