BMW 5 series 2016 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 190 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 7 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 95 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: | 12.05 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`043 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 30 200 | |
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