BMW 5 series 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 50 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1530 km in combined cycle | 1300 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 980 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 2016 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 11 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 603 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 33 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: | 12.1 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.6 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`390 | 2`117 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Skoda Superb scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 16 800 | |
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