The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 41,900

€ 32,600

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 523i is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
57.8
72.7
80.2
59.5
71.5
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.8 in
Height
59.5 in
113.7
190.6
108.6
190.3
190.6 in
Length
190.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3602 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4844 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.08 %

General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
E60
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*CFG*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
168 hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
147 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.44 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
21.44 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
665 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft