Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dvsSkoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530d

265 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Skoda Superb III Combi

2.0 TSI

280 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,575 kg
    3,472 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    660 L
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dSkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
Power
265hp198kW
280hp209kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,575kg3,472lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,290kg5,049lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
62.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.7s
Calculated
18.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
917km570mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,574mm62in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
148mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
660L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
66L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
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Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530dSkoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI5,600-6,500 rpm1,700-5,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dSkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.7 s
18.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
108 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW

Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI has 15 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d and Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
1,575 kg
3,472 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)530d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530d5.8 s
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI5.8 s

Although Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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)530d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d and Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI: 2.1 L/100 km.

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)530d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
1,294 km
804 mi
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
917 km
570 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
280 hp
209 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d 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)530d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.8 s
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
5.8 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)530d
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530dSkodaSuperb III Combi2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 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
1,294 km
804 mi
917 km
570 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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) 530dSkoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530d

  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 377 km (235 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III Combi 2.0 TSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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