Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dvsSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi

RS 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2017

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
231hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,412kg3,113lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
1,978kg4,361lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
24.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,685mm184in
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
1,506mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
127mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
610L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,740L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
149g/km

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) 525dSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
24.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d has 1 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
1,412 kg
3,113 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)525d
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
245 km/h
152 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)525d6.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI7.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 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)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI: 1.3 L/100 km.

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)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Length
4,685 mm
184.4 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)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.0 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)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dSkodaOctavia III CombiRS 2.0 TSI
Power
231 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,412 kg
3,113 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
4,685 mm
184.4 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
781 km
485 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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) 525dSkoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 513 km (319 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Combi RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 293 kg lighter
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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