Skoda Superb 2002 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 35 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Skoda Superb over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 1140 km with real consumption | 1070 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: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| 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): | 1`600 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Skoda Superb has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Skoda Superb quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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