Skoda Superb 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 630 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 5.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 163 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 290 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 2.1 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 | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1600 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
The ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2013 3.0 engine | |||
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`500 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 800 | 13 600 | |
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