The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17)
€ 44,800

€ 36,900

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.09 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
E61
Generation
3V
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
*DFH*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
187 hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
50 mpg
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
551 mi
Range
872 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
872 mi
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft










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