BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia [2001-2010]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Skoda Octavia [2001-2010]. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Skoda Octavia [2001-2010] price is Rs. 10.40 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Skoda Octavia [2001-2010] is available in 1781 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl and Octavia [2001-2010] provides the mileage of 8.94 kmpl.

5 Series vs Octavia [2001-2010] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	Octavia [2001-2010]
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 10.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1781 cc
Power	255 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Skoda Octavia [2001-2010]

Ambiente 1.8 Turbo

Rs. 10.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Skoda Octavia [2001-2010]

Ambiente 1.8 Turbo

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1781 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 5 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type		Turbocharged MPi Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	150@5700
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	210@1750
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details	8.94View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	5

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		McPherson Sturt with wishbone arms and torsion stabilizer
Rear Suspension		Compound link crank axle with torsion stabilizer
Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.4
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	195 / 65 R15
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Manual)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets

Lighting

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only
One Touch Down	Driver
One Touch Up	Driver
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split
Headrests	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Manufacturer Warranty

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Colours

	Carbon Black	Magic Black
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Anthracite Grey
		Cappuccino Beige
		Brilliant Silver
		Candy White

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5 Series vs Octavia [2001-2010] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and Skoda Octavia [2001-2010]?

BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Skoda Octavia [2001-2010] price is Rs. 10.40 Lakh. Hence Skoda Octavia [2001-2010] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between 5 Series and Octavia [2001-2010] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, mileage of 5 Series is 15.7kmpl and for the Ambiente 1.8 Turbo variant, mileage of Octavia [2001-2010] is 8.94kmpl. Thus making 5 Series the most fuel efficient as compared to Octavia [2001-2010]

Q: How is the performance of 5 Series compared to Octavia [2001-2010]?

For the 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze) variant, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255 bhp @ 4500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque. For the Ambiente 1.8 Turbo variant, 1781 cc Petrol engine of Octavia [2001-2010] produces 150@5700 of power and 210@1750 of torque.

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BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia [2001-2010]

Length (mm)	5165	4507
Width (mm)	2156	1731
Height (mm)	1518	1455
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2512

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		55

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Headlights	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear
Rear Reading Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited