The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (15 - 17) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 35,900

€ 39,700

€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 523i
57.8
73.4
80
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.4 in
Width
72.7 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 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 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 523i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.27 %

General
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 523i
3V
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DFH*
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 523i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
18.33 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
51 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
892 mi
Range
580 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
892 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
142.1 kWh
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
94.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI SCR
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