The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI DSG (15 - 17)
€ 44,800

€ 32,400

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 523i Touring is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI.
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.1
73.4
80
73.2 in
Width
73.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
191.2
193.2 in
Length
191.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.08 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
F11
Generation
3V
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DSR*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
912 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
912 mi
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
55.2 cu ft