Skoda Superb 2005 vs BMW 5 series 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Skoda Superb is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Superb engine produces 4 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 40 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Superb reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Skoda Superb consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Superb could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Skoda Superb consumes 0.2 litres more 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 | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 1070 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: | 4.80 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
| Skoda Superb is 2 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Superb is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 462 litres | 460 litres | |
| Skoda Superb has 2 litres more 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`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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