Skoda Octavia 2024 vs BMW 5 series 2024
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Skoda Octavia is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Skoda Octavia is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW 5 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Skoda Octavia also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. BMW 5 series is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 - 265 HP | 190 - 313 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 370 NM | 310 - 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 10.7 seconds | 4.4 - 7.8 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 5 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Skoda Octavia. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 - 7.3 | 0.9 - 6.8 | |
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Skoda Octavia petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 5 series. On average, Skoda Octavia equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 129 - 142 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches) | 147 - 155 mm (5.8 - 6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 5 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.52 m | |
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Skoda Octavia is smaller. Skoda Octavia is 35 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Skoda Octavia is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 640 litres | 570 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Skoda Octavia is 1.3 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Skoda Octavia can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`953 kg | ~ 2`654 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`437 kg | ~ 1`982 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 516 kg | ~ 672 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 61 400 | |
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