The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 34,800
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13) Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
€ 41,900
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) BMW 523i
€ 34,800
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 Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
57.6
Blueprint Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
71.5
79.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
108.6
190.5
Blueprint BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
190.5 in
Length
190.6 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
3801 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5016 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4597 lb
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (08 - 13)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.18 %
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
3T
Generation
E60
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 automatic 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-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
256 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
256 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i

Performance

Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i

 REPLAY
14.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
14.85 lb/hp
18.86 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
369 mi
Range
565 mi
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
369 mi
565 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).
145.8 kWh
Skoda Superb 3.6 FSI V6
191.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 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
1069 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data