The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 28,000
€ 44,300
€ 28,000
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
The Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm shorter, 4.3 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
1462
1817
2017
1464
1860
2094
1817 mm
Width
1860 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2094 mm
1462 mm
Height
1464 mm
2758
4838
2968
4899
4838 mm
Length
4899 mm
2758 mm
Wheelbase
2968 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
1523 kg
Kerb Weight
1725 kg
2086 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2260 kg
Weight Difference:
202 kg
11.71 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
3T
Generation
F10
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDA*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 523i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
250 NM
270 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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9.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.58 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
9.64 kg/bhp
8.58 kg/bhp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 523i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
525 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
525 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 1.8 TSI
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
178 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
520 L
1670 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
