BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia RS

Last Updated: August 20, 2026

Skoda Octavia RS price starts at Rs. 49.99 Lakh, which is Rs. 26.61 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 76.60 Lakh. On the performance front, the 5 Series uses a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm and the Octavia RS a 1984cc engine producing 261.49bhp. If you're deciding between the 5 Series and Octavia RS, the Octavia RS is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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5 Series vs Octavia RS Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesSkoda Octavia RS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 76.60 LakhRs. 49.99 Lakh
Mileage 15.7 kmplNot Available
Engine 1998 cc1984 cc
Max power 255bhp@4500rpm261.49bhp

5 Series vs Octavia RS Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 5 Series 530LiSkoda Octavia RS STD
Rating
13 reviews
1 review
Brand Name BMW Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 76.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 49.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 261.49bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 7-speed DSG
Drive Type RWD FWD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Skoda Octavia RS Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 225/40 R19
Boot Space Not Available 600 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,48,179 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 96,703 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.25 Lakh 5 Series Insurance Rs. 2.22 Lakh Octavia RS Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
261.49bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1528 Kg
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
50 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Rear
Not Available
3
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Power
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/40 R19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless, Radial

Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
10.24
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1555 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
Not Available
600 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Heated,Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
4709*1829*1457 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2677 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
128 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
CANTON Sound System 675W 11 Speakers + Subwoofer
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
No of Speakers
Not Available
11
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Type-C: 5
Additional Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
12.90 inch
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
2060 kg

Is BMW 5 Series Better Than Skoda Octavia RS?

100% users have chosen BMW 5 Series over Skoda Octavia RS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 17 users have also rated BMW 5 Series and Skoda Octavia RS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 5 Series Octavia RS
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 5.0
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Which car is best between BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia RS?
On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia RS?
The Skoda Octavia RS is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹26.61 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia RS?
For the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Octavia RS produces 261.49bhp of power and 370Nm@1 ,600 - 4,500rpm of torque

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