The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 15) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 28,600

€ 41,900

€ 28,600
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 1.8 TSI is 0.8 cm shorter, 2.9 cm narrower and 4.3 cm taller than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
1511
1817
2017
1468
1846
2036
1817 mm
Width
1846 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2036 mm
1511 mm
Height
1468 mm
2758
4833
2888
4841
4833 mm
Length
4841 mm
2758 mm
Wheelbase
2888 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2071 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2085 kg

Weight Difference:
92 kg
5.75 %

General
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
3T
Generation
E60
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
6-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-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
158 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 523i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
250 NM
240 NM
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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9.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.56 kg/bhp
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
9.54 kg/bhp
8.56 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
533 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
533 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 1.8 TSI
132.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
563 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
595 L
Boot Capacity
520 L












1700 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data