Skoda Superb 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 190 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 200 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 730 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb is 7 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Skoda Superb is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 625 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1760 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 11.1 meters | 12.05 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.95 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Skoda Superb can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`043 kg | 2`270 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`595 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 648 kg | 675 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 22 800 | |
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