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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dvsSkoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,404 km
    873 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Lightest
    1,392 kg
    3,069 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    132 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,392kg3,069lb
Gross weight
2,390kg5,269lb
1,958kg4,317lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
77.8s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.5s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
29.8s
Calculated
31.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,404km873mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,689mm185in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,680mm106in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI-1,750-3,250 rpm3,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.8 s
31.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d has 6 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,392 kg
3,069 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,404 km
873 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
1,392 kg
3,069 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,689 mm
184.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,404 km
873 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 268 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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