The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 30,500

€ 41,900

€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI is 2 cm longer and 1.8 cm wider.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
1468
1864
2031
1468
1846
2036
1864 mm
Width
1846 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1468 mm
Height
1468 mm
2841
4861
2888
4841
4861 mm
Length
4841 mm
2841 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
1510 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.63 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
3V
Generation
E60
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
118 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
118 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
250 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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12.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
12.8 kg/bhp
8.56 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
61 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
1000 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1000 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
625 L
Boot Capacity
520 L










1760 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data