Skoda Superb 2019 vs BMW 5 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 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 | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 34 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 820 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Skoda Superb has 95 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 | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`043 | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 30 200 | 30 400 | |
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