The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI (15 - 18)
€ 43,800
€ 31,900
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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. The BMW 523i is just 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.4
80
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
111.9
191.4
192.9 in
Length
191.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4491 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.91 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
F10
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CJS*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
178 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
39 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
684 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
113.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft
