The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 34,800
€ 43,800
€ 34,800
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 3.6 FSI V6 is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.7 inches narrower.
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
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 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
3801 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.05 %
General
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
3T
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*CDV*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
256 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
14.85 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
32 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
369 mi
Range
572 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
369 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 3.6 FSI V6
191.4 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
