The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 29,600
€ 43,800
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
57.8
73.4
80
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
191.4
116.9
192.9
191.4 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.93 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
3V
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CZE*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
21.6 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
46 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
804 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
804 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.4 TSI ACT
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
