Skoda Superb 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 115 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 280 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1490 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 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 8 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: | 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 (kg): | 2`045 | 2`345 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Superb has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 29 600 | |
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