BMW 5 series 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2015
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Skoda Superb can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 | 1.4 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 400 HP | 125 - 280 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 - 760 NM | 200 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 8.2 seconds | 5.8 - 10 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 - 7.3 | 4.0 - 7.2 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Skoda Superb. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 9 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 660 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | no data | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 90 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`463 | ~ 2`107 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 14 200 | |
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