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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Skoda Superb Limousine – Which car suits you better?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Skoda Superb Limousine?

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

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 Limousine has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 34200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 18342 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Skoda Superb Limousine manages with 0.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs evident better – achieving up to 137 km, about 39 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a decisively 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 clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Skoda Superb Limousine takes 5.60 s. That’s about 2 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 decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 Limousine is somewhat lighter – 1559 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Superb Limousine offers to a small extent more room – 645 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Superb Limousine performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1795 L, which is about 95 L more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring hardly perceptible takes the win – 620 kg compared to 580 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Skoda Superb Limousine shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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 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 Limousine

The Skoda Superb Saloon impresses with its elegant design and spacious interior, making it a standout choice in the executive car segment. It offers a smooth and comfortable ride, with a range of advanced features that enhance both convenience and safety for drivers and passengers alike. Balancing performance and efficiency, the Superb provides a satisfying driving experience that caters to both city commuting and long-distance travel.

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

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
34200 - 50500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.3 - 7.7 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
19.70 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
8 - 175 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1559 - 1734 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
486 - 645 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4912 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1481 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1635 - 1795 L
Payload
500 - 620 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
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
218 - 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
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, F
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.