The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 44,300
€ 28,600
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i is 6.6 cm longer, 4.3 cm wider and 4.7 cm lower than the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
1464
1860
2094
1511
1817
2017
1860 mm
Width
1817 mm
2094 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2017 mm
1464 mm
Height
1511 mm
2968
4899
2758
4833
4899 mm
Length
4833 mm
2968 mm
Wheelbase
2758 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
2260 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2071 kg
Weight Difference:
217 kg
12.58 %
General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
F10
Generation
3T
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 bhp
158 bhp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
270 NM
250 NM
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
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8.58 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.54 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
8.58 kg/bhp
9.54 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 523i
37 mpg
40 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
50 mpg
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
572 mi
Range
533 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
533 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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
132.6 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
563 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
595 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1700 L
