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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530ivsSkoda Superb II Combi · Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Skoda Superb II Combi · Facelift 2013

3.6 FSI

260 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2013-2015

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    154 hp/t
    115 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,079 km
    671 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iSkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
Power
252hp188kW
260hp194kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,726kg3,805lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
2,287kg5,042lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,079km671mi
Calculated
638km397mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,833mm190in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,511mm59in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,761mm109in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,537mm61in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
633L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,865L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L
CO2 emissions
143g/km
217g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530iSkoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI-2,400-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iSkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
260 hp
194 kW

Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI has 8 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
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)530i
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
1,726 kg
3,805 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)530i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i 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)530i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and Skoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI: 3.1 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)530i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
1,079 km
671 mi
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
638 km
397 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
260 hp
194 kW
6.5 s
250 km/h
155 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 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 II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,511 mm
59.5 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i 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)530i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.5 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iSkodaSuperb II CombiFacelift 20133.6 FSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,726 kg
3,805 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Length
4,833 mm
190.3 in
Height
1,511 mm
59.5 in
Range score
1,079 km
671 mi
638 km
397 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
217 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
633 L
22.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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) 530iSkoda Superb II Combi Facelift 2013 3.6 FSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Is 86 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 441 km (274 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 74 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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