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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Skoda Octavia Combi - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (727 HP vs 265 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 24400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Skoda Octavia Combi?

BMW 5 Series Touring

Skoda Octavia Combi

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

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Octavia Combi has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24400 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28122 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

Octavia Combi

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 727 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 462 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.50 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls decisively stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 630 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring

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 curb weight, Skoda Octavia Combi is clearly perceptible lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 484 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Combi offers slightly more room – 640 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

Maximum load volume is the same – both hold up to 1700 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring to a small extent takes the win – 620 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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.

BMW 5 Series Touring
Skoda Octavia Combi

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5 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • 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 : 2.3 - 6.1 L
  • Electric Range : 66 - 98 km

BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is the sensible family wagon that somehow turns grocery runs and long trips into a pleasant, unshowy experience — spacious, practical and built like it prefers reliability over flash. With smart touches, clever storage and a cabin that feels grown-up rather than frugal, it’s an easy recommendation for buyers who want maximum utility without sacrificing comfort or style.

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BMW 5 Series Touring
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
24400 - 42300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1553 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4698 - 4709 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1455 - 1468 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1700 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
471 - 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 250 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.