The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 41,900
€ 32,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 2.8 cm shorter and 1.8 cm narrower.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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
4869
4841 mm
Length
4869 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2841 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2103 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.38 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
E60
Generation
3V
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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-B25
Engine Code
*DCZ*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
118 bhp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
240 NM
250 NM
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.97 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.56 kg/bhp
12.97 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
74 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
565 mi
Range
1000 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
1000 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
573 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
625 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1760 L
