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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (51,400 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Skoda Fabia?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 51,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,123 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 550 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 750 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 657 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers visibly more boot space – 520 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries markedly more – 600 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 163 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £51,400
5 Series Saloon

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 727 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 67 - 105 km
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

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The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
Is the BMW 5 Series Saloon offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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