BMW 5 series 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2015
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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 | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Superb. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
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 0.8 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 148 - 149 mm (5.8 - 5.9 inches) | |
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, if possible |
1700 litres | 1950 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Superb (by 250 litres). | |||
| 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: | ~ 2`463 kg | ~ 2`107 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`737 kg | ~ 1`458 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 726 kg | ~ 649 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem more than Skoda Superb. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 23 400 | 12 000 | |
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