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BMW X5 vs Skoda Octavia Combi comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (77,600 £ vs 25,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Skoda Octavia Combi?

BMW X5 vs Skoda Octavia Combi: Key differences

BMW X5

3.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Skoda Octavia Combi

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X5

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 Octavia Combi is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,600 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 51,994 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X5 uses 3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Combi with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 X5 offers clearly more power – delivering 625 HP compared to 204 HP. That’s roughly 421 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Skoda Octavia Combi takes 6.7 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X5 delivers significantly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 390 Nm more.

X5

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 significantly lighter – 1,366 kg compared to 2,240 kg. The difference is around 874 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X5 offers only slightly more boot space – 650 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X5 carries noticeably more – 705 kg compared to 534 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 is clearly superior 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 £77,600
X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range 105 km
BMW X5
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Skoda Octavia Combi

The Skoda Octavia Combi is a practical, well‑packaged estate that delivers generous and flexible interior space ideal for families or active owners. Its sensible cabin layout, comfortable ride and solid reputation for reliability make it a pragmatic choice for buyers who value utility over flash.

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BMW X5
Skoda Octavia Combi

Costs and Consumption

Price
77,600 - 144,400 £
Price
25,600 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 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
105 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
113 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,495 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
640 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,004 - 2,015 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
502 - 534 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
116 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
85 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Skoda
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