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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dvsSkoda Octavia IV Combi · Facelift 2024 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 (G61)

540d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2024-present
VS

Skoda Octavia IV Combi · Facelift 2024

RS 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2024-present

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    923 km
    574 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dSkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
Power
286hp213kW
265hp198kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,975kg4,354lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
2,670kg5,886lb
2,060kg4,542lb
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
60.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
17.6s
Calculated
20.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
329Nm/t220lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
923km574mi
Calculated
694km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
5,060mm199in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,829mm72in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,995mm118in
2,681mm106in
Front track
1,634mm64in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,668mm66in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
129mm5in
Trunk volume
570L
640L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540dSkoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI5,250-6,500 rpm1,600-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dSkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.6 s
20.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d has 21 hp more than Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI and BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 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 (G61)540d
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
1,605 kg
3,538 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 (G61)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 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 (G61)540d5.4 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI: 1.1 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 (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d and Skoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI: 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 (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 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 (G61)540d
923 km
574 mi
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
694 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G61)540d
286 hp
213 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.5 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 (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 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
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 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
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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 (G61)540d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d 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 (G61)540d
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
5.4 s
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
6.5 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 (G61)540d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
SkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G61)540dSkodaOctavia IV CombiFacelift 2024RS 2.0 TSI
Power
286 hp
213 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,975 kg
4,354 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
923 km
574 mi
694 km
432 mi
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (G61) 540dSkoda Octavia IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G61) 540d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 229 km (142 mi) more estimated range

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 IV Combi Facelift 2024 RS 2.0 TSI

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 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

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