Skoda Superb 2010 vs BMW 5 series 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Skoda Superb and BMW 5 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 603 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1650 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage capacity. Skoda Superb has 103 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`157 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 5800 | |
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