The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine (16 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 32,000

€ 41,900

€ 32,000
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine is 0.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
BMW 523i
57.2
73.4
80
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.4 in
Width
72.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.2 in
Height
57.8 in
111.9
191.4
113.7
190.6
191.4 in
Length
190.6 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
BMW 523i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.2 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
BMW 523i
3V
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
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-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
118 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
184 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
BMW 523i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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27.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
27.75 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
60 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1051 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
1051 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 SCR GreenLine
80.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI SCR GreenLine
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data