The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI (08 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 23,600
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
1468
1846
2036
1462
1817
2017
1846 mm
Width
1817 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1468 mm
Height
1462 mm
2888
4841
2758
4838
4841 mm
Length
4838 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2758 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
123 kg
7.69 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
E60
Generation
3T
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
123 bhp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
240 NM
200 NM
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.01 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.56 kg/bhp
12.01 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
565 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
548 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
565 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1670 L
