BMW 5 series 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.2 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 BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1600 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.94 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 9 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 90 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | 14 000 | |
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