The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 41,900

€ 35,400

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 4.3 cm lower than the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
1468
1846
2036
1511
1817
2017
1846 mm
Width
1817 mm
2036 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1468 mm
Height
1511 mm
2888
4841
2758
4833
4841 mm
Length
4833 mm
2888 mm
Wheelbase
2758 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1704 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2265 kg

Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.1 %

General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
E60
Generation
3T
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*CDV*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
3597 CC
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i
187 bhp
256 bhp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 523i
240 NM
350 NM
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.56 kg/bhp
6.66 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
30 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
motorway
40 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
565 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
401 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 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).
176.2 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
176.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
561 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
595 L












No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1700 L