BMW 5 series 2020 vs Skoda Superb 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 5 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Skoda Superb) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1280 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Superb can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Superb version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Skoda Superb 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija, BMW X4 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Superb might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2020 2.0 engine Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Skoda Superb 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.96 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 9 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1760 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.3 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`405 kg | 2`043 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 1`395 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 670 kg | 648 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 40 200 | 21 400 | |
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