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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Skoda Superb Combi comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 36,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Skoda Superb Combi?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Skoda Superb Combi: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Superb Combi

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • a bit lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Superb Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Superb Combi uses 1.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi offers markedly more range – reaching up to 137 km, about 39 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

Superb Combi

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.7 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Superb Combi is a bit lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers moderately more boot space – 690 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries very slightly more – 620 kg compared to 584 kg. That’s a difference of about 36 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £52,500
5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 65 - 98 km
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The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
36,100 - 52,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,853 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,902 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,482 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,920 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
497 - 584 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.7 - 9.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
232 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 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
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
What drive types are available for the BMW 5 Series Touring?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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