The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 30,500
€ 44,300
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.46 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
3V
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DCZ*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
118 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
28.21 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
1000 mi
572 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI
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
