BMW 5 series 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 75 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 603 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 103 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`096 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 6400 | 7800 | |
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