Skoda Superb 2023 vs BMW 5 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 10 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 69 litres | 60 litres | |
| 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: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series 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 BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2024 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.90 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller. Skoda Superb is 16 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1920 litres | 1700 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.6 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`180 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`571 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 609 kg | 660 kg | |
| Skoda Superb load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 8 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 61 000 | |
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