Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dvsSkoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Skoda Superb III Combi

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    126 hp/t
    94 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Largest trunk
    660 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dSkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
31.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km873mi
Calculated
1,500km932mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
149mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
660L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dSkoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dSkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
31.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.8 s
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,404 km
873 mi
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
1,500 km
932 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dSkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,404 km
873 mi
1,500 km
932 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dSkoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TDI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 96 km (59 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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