The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4 (13 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 28,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
59.5
71.5
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.6 in
Height
59.5 in
116.9
192.9
108.6
190.3
192.9 in
Length
190.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3499 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
7.99 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
F10
Generation
3T
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
158 hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.15 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
22.15 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
29 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
466 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
466 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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
