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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530ivsSkoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017 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)

530i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,518 kg
    3,347 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    610 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    604 mi
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
252hp188kW
245hp183kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,518kg3,347lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
1,978kg4,361lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
22.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km604mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
68L
50L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530iSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
22.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i has 7 hp more than Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,518 kg
3,347 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)530i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530i6.3 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.4 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: 0.7 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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
971 km
604 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.7 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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iSkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
252 hp
188 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
971 km
604 mi
794 km
493 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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) 530iSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 178 km (110 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

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

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 177 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 15 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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