BMW 5 series 2007 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 235 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 65 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 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.9 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 860 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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 2007 3.0 engine: The BMW M57 engine is regarded as one of the best German-built power units. Its inline-six layout is praised for reliability, and cars equipped with this engine are often more desirable on the used market. Despite delivering strong performance, the ... More about BMW 5 sērija 2007 3.0 engine | |||
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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`160 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 6600 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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