BMW 5 series 2010 vs Skoda Superb 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 64 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 4.90 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 6 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 565 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 45 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: | 11.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`315 | 2`132 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5400 | |
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