The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 34,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
71.5
79.4
72.7 in
Width
71.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
108.6
190.5
190.6 in
Length
190.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3801 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5016 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.18 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
E60
Generation
3T
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
14.85 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
23 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
32 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
369 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
369 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
191.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft
