Skoda Superb 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 7 HP more power than BMW 5 series, but torque is 20 NM less than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1460 km in combined cycle | 1420 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1110 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. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 660 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1670 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 100 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 15 200 | |
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