The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT 4x4 (15 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 29,600

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
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
113.7
190.6
111.9
191.4
190.6 in
Length
191.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.05 %

General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
E60
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
720 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
720 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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).
108 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
108 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft