Skoda Superb 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Skoda Superb) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 40 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 150 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.9 litres more 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 | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Superb can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Superb version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Superb 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 9 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 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb 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 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller. Skoda Superb is 9 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 | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 1.3 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`405 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`395 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 648 kg | 670 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 42 200 | |
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