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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 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2019

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    115 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

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
1,655kg3,649lb
1,637kg3,609lb
Gross weight
2,380kg5,247lb
2,097kg4,623lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.8s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
32.1s
Calculated
36.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
232Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,347km837mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
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
127mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
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Performance charts

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

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 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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
7.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.1 s
36.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 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
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,637 kg
3,609 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
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 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)520d8.0 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI7.7 s

Although BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d has more power, Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: 0.3 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
1,347 km
837 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 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
8.0 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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/h8.0 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.0 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.7 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
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TDI
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
8.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,637 kg
3,609 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
1,347 km
837 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
-
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
112 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 309 km (192 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TDI

  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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