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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
57.6
71.5
79.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
71.5 in
Width
73.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
108.6
190.5
116.9
192.9
190.5 in
Length
192.9 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4599 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.7 %
General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
3T
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDA*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
387 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
21.25 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
