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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Skoda Karoq?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Skoda Karoq is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,746 £.

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

Karoq

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 substantially more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 537 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 Nm more.

5 Series Saloon

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is visibly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 420 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers marginally more boot space – 521 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 1 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries barely more – 600 kg compared to 549 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Saloon is far ahead overall 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 £50,800
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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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
225 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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