The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 47,000

€ 30,900

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4603 lb

Weight Difference:
697 lb
17.52 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
F11
Generation
3V
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
148 hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.18 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
22.18 lb/hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
42 mpg
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
557 mi
Range
733 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
733 mi
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1321 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.7 cu ft












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