The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT (15 - 18)
€ 44,300
€ 27,600
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. The BMW 523i is just 1.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.4
80
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
111.9
191.4
192.9 in
Length
191.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.8 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
F10
Generation
3V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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-B30
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
804 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
49.8 cu ft
