BMW 5 series 2003 vs Skoda Superb 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 117 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 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 4 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`170 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Superb, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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