BMW 5 series 2013 vs Skoda Superb 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 138 HP more power than Skoda Superb, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Skoda Superb. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.7 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 5 series consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Superb. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1690 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 1150 km with real consumption | ||
| Skoda Superb 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: | 4.91 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm longer than the Skoda Superb, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 625 litres | |
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Skoda Superb has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 5 series has 105 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: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.9 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`330 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Skoda Superb has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Skoda Superb, so Skoda Superb quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 19 600 | |
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