Skoda Octavia 2024 vs BMW 5 series 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Skoda Octavia is more dynamic to drive. Skoda Octavia engine produces 75 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 60 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Skoda Octavia reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Skoda Octavia consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Skoda Octavia could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Skoda Octavia) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 129 mm (5.1 inches) | 155 mm (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. Note, however, that this BMW 5 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of BMW 5 series 2024 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 10.4 meters | 11.7 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: | 2`005 kg | 2`435 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`459 kg | 1`775 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 546 kg | 660 kg | |
| Skoda Octavia load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem less than BMW 5 series. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 61 400 | |
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