The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (08 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)

€ 27,900
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (08 - 13) Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
€ 43,800
 BMW 523i (10 - 11) BMW 523i
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i
57.6
Blueprint Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (08 - 13)
71.5
79.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (08 - 13)
108.6
190.5
Blueprint BMW 523i (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
190.5 in
Length
192.9 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4669 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
BMW 523i (10 - 11)

General

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i
3T
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CFG*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
168 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i

Performance

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
20.4 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
654 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
654 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
144 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI
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