BMW 5 series 2000 vs Skoda Superb 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 193 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 30 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 810 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: | 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: | 560'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A4 | |
| 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine: Overall, the M57 diesel engine is known for its high reliability and can deliver an exceptionally long service life when properly maintained with high-quality fuel and oil. Fuel quality is especially critical ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2000 2.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 2 cm shorter than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Skoda Superb, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`175 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Skoda Superb quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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