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BMW 7 Series vs Skoda Octavia Limousine comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 25,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

BMW 7 Series vs Skoda Octavia Limousine: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Octavia Limousine

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Skoda Octavia Limousine is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 77,794 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 7 Series uses 3.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Octavia Limousine

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers substantially more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 367 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers considerably more torque with 800 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 440 Nm more.

7 Series

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 Limousine is significantly lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 904 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers barely more boot space – 600 L compared to 540 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries a bit more – 665 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 7 Series is narrowly 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.

from £102,800
7 Series

BMW 7 Series

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 300 - 571 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 80 km
BMW 7 Series
Skoda Octavia Limousine

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine blends space and sensible charm into a calm, grown-up package that feels smarter than its modest badge suggests. Practical, comfortable and quietly clever, it's the sort of car that makes everyday driving feel noticeably less mundane and keeps both your wallet and patience intact.

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BMW 7 Series
Skoda Octavia Limousine

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Price
25,000 - 39,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,537 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
600 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
503 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel 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
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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