The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6 4x4 DSG (10 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 36,000

€ 44,800

€ 36,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 523i Touring.
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
59.4
71.5
79.4
58.7
72.7
80.2
71.5 in
Width
72.7 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
59.4 in
Height
58.7 in
108.6
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
108.6 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
3827 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5064 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.35 %

General
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
3T
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
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 Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
256 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
153 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
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14.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
14.95 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
23 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
365 mi
Range
551 mi
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
365 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
193.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Superb Station Wagon 3.6 FSI V6
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1237 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










52 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft