Skoda Superb 2006 vs BMW 5 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Skoda Superb engine produces 78 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 180 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2003 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Skoda Superb is smaller. Skoda Superb is 4 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Skoda Superb has 58 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Superb is 0.8 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Skoda Superb can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Skoda Superb, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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