BMW 5 series 2024 vs Skoda Octavia 2024
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| BMW 5 series is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Skoda Octavia has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Skoda Octavia can be equipped with front 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, BMW 5 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 190 - 313 HP | 115 - 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 650 NM | 220 - 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 - 7.8 seconds | 6.5 - 10.7 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): | 0.9 - 6.8 | 4.7 - 7.3 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Skoda Octavia. On average, BMW 5 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia. 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: | 147 - 155 mm (5.8 - 6.1 inches) | 129 - 142 mm (5.1 - 5.6 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: | 5.06 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 5 series is larger. BMW 5 series is 35 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 7 cm wider, while the height of BMW 5 series is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 640 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1700 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 5 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.3 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`654 kg | ~ 1`953 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`982 kg | ~ 1`437 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 672 kg | ~ 516 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem more than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, BMW 5 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 61 400 | 22 000 | |
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