The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI DSG (15 - 18) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 36,200

€ 43,800

€ 36,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI is just 1.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
BMW 523i
57.8
73.4
80
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.4 in
Width
73.2 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.9
191.4
116.9
192.9
191.4 in
Length
192.9 in
111.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
BMW 523i
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.6 %

General
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
BMW 523i
3V
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CHH*
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
217 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
BMW 523i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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15.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
15.49 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
641 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
641 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 2.0 TSI
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 2.0 TSI
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
17.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










49.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data