BMW 5 series 2024 vs Skoda Octavia 2024
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 197 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 47 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.9 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 5 series could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 910 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: | 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. | |||
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: | 11.7 meters | 10.4 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`495 kg | 1`990 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 61 400 | 22 000 | |
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