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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Superb Limousine - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (50800 £ vs 34200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Skoda Superb Limousine?

BMW 5 Series Saloon

Skoda Superb Limousine

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Superb Limousine has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50800 £. That’s a price difference of around 16628 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Superb Limousine manages with 0.30 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.10 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs distinct better – achieving up to 137 km, about 32 km more than the BMW 5 Series Saloon.

Superb Limousine @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.60 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Saloon pulls convincingly stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.

5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Skoda Superb Limousine is slightly lighter – 1559 kg compared to 1800 kg. The difference is around 241 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers a bit more room – 645 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 125 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Saloon slight takes the win – 600 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Skoda Superb Limousine proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Skoda Superb Limousine is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £34,200
Superb Limousine @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Skoda Superb Limousine

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 265 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.3 - 7.7 L
  • Electric Range : 128 - 137 km
BMW 5 Series Saloon
Skoda Superb Limousine

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BMW 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Skoda Superb Limousine

The Skoda Superb is the quietly imposing saloon that turns everyday practicality into tasteful luxury, with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and a boot that swallows groceries and luggage with military discipline. For buyers who want executive presence without the badge snobbery, it’s a clever, polished choice that rewards sensible thinking with genuine comfort and pragmatic charm.

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BMW 5 Series Saloon
Skoda Superb Limousine
5 Series Saloon @ BMW Group Press
Superb Limousine @ Škoda Auto a.s. / Škoda Storyboard

Costs and Consumption

Price
50800 - 123800 £
Price
34200 - 50500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L
Consumption L/100km
0.3 - 7.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
68 - 105 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
8 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1800 - 2510 kg
Curb weight
1559 - 1734 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4912 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1510 - 1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1635 - 1795 L
Payload
430 - 600 kg
Payload
539 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
150 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
110 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Saloon have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.