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BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (50,800 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Saloon or Skoda Octavia Combi?

BMW 5 Series Saloon vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Combi

  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • a bit more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

5 Series Saloon

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Skoda Octavia Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Saloon costs 50,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Saloon uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Octavia Combi

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 204 HP. That’s roughly 523 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 640 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 Octavia Combi is visibly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 1,800 kg. The difference is around 434 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers a bit more boot space – 640 L compared to 520 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries somewhat more – 600 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 66 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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The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption
Price
50,800 - 124,500 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 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
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 152 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
425 - 600 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, 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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