The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 DSG (13 - 15)
€ 44,300

€ 35,400

€ 44,300
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 slightly. The BMW 523i is 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Skoda Superb 3.6 V6.
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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 3.6 V6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3757 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.21 %

General
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 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 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 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 V6
Performance
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
25 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
401 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
401 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 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).
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
144 kWh
176.2 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Skoda Superb 3.6 V6
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.8 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft