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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Skoda Superb Combi - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 35200 £ ) 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

Skoda Superb Combi

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Superb Combi has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 35200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17314 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Superb Combi manages with 1.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the Skoda Superb Combi performs distinct better – achieving 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 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 Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Skoda Superb Combi takes 5.70 s. That’s about 2.10 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

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

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Superb Combi is slightly lighter – 1575 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Combi offers a bit more room – 690 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Combi performs a bit better – up to 1920 L, which is about 220 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring barely noticeable takes the win – 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 comes out ahead with a more balanced overall result 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.

BMW 5 Series Touring
Skoda Superb Combi

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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
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km

BMW 5 Series Touring

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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Skoda Superb Combi

The Skoda Superb Combi is the practical hero of the estate world, offering cavernous space and a calm, refined ride that makes family life feel effortless. Its clever features, understated design and no-nonsense value make it a smart pick for buyers who want Germanic engineering without the badge premium — and it even manages to stay surprisingly stylish while doing all the heavy lifting.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Skoda Superb Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
35200 - 51000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 7.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
128 - 137 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
28 - 178 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1575 - 1853 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4902 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1482 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1920 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
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 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
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.