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Skoda Superb III Combi · Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIvsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

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

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Skoda Superb III Combi · Facelift 2019

2.0 TDI

190 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,536 kg
    3,386 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    124 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,467 km
    911 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
    7.5 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,536kg3,386lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Gross weight
2,210kg4,872lb
2,440kg5,379lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
82.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
33.9s
Calculated
32.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
124hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,467km911mi
Calculated
1,467km911mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,864mm73in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,477mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,841mm112in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
139mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
660L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,950L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,900-3,300 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.9 s
32.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
1,536 kg
3,386 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,740 kg
3,836 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
1,467 km
911 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,467 km
911 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
190 hp
142 kW
8.4 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
225 km/h
140 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
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 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

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
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 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
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.4 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
SkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDI
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSkodaSuperb III CombiFacelift 20192.0 TDIBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,536 kg
3,386 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
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
Range score
1,467 km
911 mi
1,467 km
911 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
660 L
23.3 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
124 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSkoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TDIBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Skoda Superb III Combi Facelift 2019 2.0 TDI

  • Is 204 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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