The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)

€ 44,300
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 523i
€ 34,800
 Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13) Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
€ 44,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 523i is 2.4 inches longer and 1.7 inches wider.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
71.5
79.4
73.2 in
Width
71.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
108.6
190.5
192.9 in
Length
190.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
108.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3801 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5016 lb
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)

General

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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 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-B30
Engine Code
*CDV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
256 hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6

Performance

BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.85 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
572 mi
Range
369 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
369 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
191.4 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 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
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft