Skoda Superb 2008 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 95 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Skoda Superb consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Superb) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 520 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 45 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`132 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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