BMW 5 series 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 95 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Superb is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 890 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series and Skoda Superb are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. BMW 5 series has 45 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| 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`160 | 2`132 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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