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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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Skoda Octavia III Combi · Facelift 2017

RS 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    143 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,079 km
    671 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

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
1,640kg3,616lb
1,486kg3,276lb
Gross weight
2,360kg5,203lb
1,946kg4,290lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
70.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,079km671mi
Calculated
725km450mi
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
143g/km
156g/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) 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
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 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
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
1,486 kg
3,276 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
246 km/h
153 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)530i6.5 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: 0.2 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)530i
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 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)530i
1,079 km
671 mi
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 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
6.5 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
246 km/h
153 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/h6.5 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
246 km/h
153 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/h6.5 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
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 s
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia III CombiFacelift 2017RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
6.5 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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
1,079 km
671 mi
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
143 g/km
156 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
610 L
21.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 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) 530iSkoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 355 km (220 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Octavia III Combi Facelift 2017 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 154 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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