BMW 5 series 2024 vs Skoda Octavia 2024
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (BMW 5 series) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Skoda Octavia) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 75 HP less power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Skoda Octavia. Despite less power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 0.9 l/100km + 21.8 kWh/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | 8.20 € | 13.00 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | no data | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 147 mm (5.8 inches) | 129 mm (5.1 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: | 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: | 12.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 1.9 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`740 kg | 2`005 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`065 kg | 1`459 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 675 kg | 546 kg | |
| BMW 5 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Skoda Octavia. 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 (€): | 61 400 | 22 000 | |
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