BMW 5 series 2010 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: | 204 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 930 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: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW 5 sērija 2010 3.0 engine: The N57 engine is a robust turbo diesel unit without any major systemic issues. Its longevity depends heavily on regular maintenance, including timely servicing, periodic cleaning of the intake system, and active regeneration of the diesel particulate filter.
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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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.1 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 (kg): | 2`315 | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 10 800 | 4800 | |
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