The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (15 - 18)
€ 44,800

€ 30,600

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 523i Touring is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT.
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
58.7
72.7
80.2
58.1
73.4
80
72.7 in
Width
73.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
113.6
190.7
111.9
191.2
190.7 in
Length
191.2 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4546 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.98 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
E61
Generation
3V
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
142 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.97 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
21.97 lb/hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
46 mpg
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
804 mi
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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