BMW 5 Series vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

BMW 5 Series
Skoda Octavia RS

BMW

5 Series

From ₹76.6 Lakh

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

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BMW 5 SeriesM Sport · ₹76.6 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 5 Series: ₹76.6 Lakh Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS ₹19.91 lakh cheaper
Airbags 5 Series: 9 airbags Octavia RS: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage 5 Series: 15.7 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power 5 Series: 255 bhp Octavia RS: 265 PS (ahead) Torque 400 vs 370 Nm
Boot 5 Series: 500 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)

Pick the Octavia RS for the lower price, more airbags, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹76.6 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹84.77 Lakh
₹62.87 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,42,430 a month
₹1,05,633 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
255 bhp
265 PS
Torque
400 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
15.7 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Long Wheelbase Executive Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Launch Date
Not listed
First batch 17 October 2025; second batch 4 September 2026

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
1,998 cc (2.0L)
1,984 cc
Engine Config
2.0L 4-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo Petrol with 48V Mild Hybrid
Not listed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Not listed
0-100
6.5 sec
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Engine Type
Not listed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol (TSI), 4-Cylinder
0-100 km/h
Not listed
6.4 seconds (claimed)
Exhaust
Not listed
Sports exhaust system, standard

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
Not listed
Gears
8
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Steering-mounted paddles)
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 11 PS / 25 Nm starter-generator)
Not listed
Transmission Type
Not listed
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Gearbox
Not listed
7-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (348 mm 4-piston calipers)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (330 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone front axle with Comfort suspension tuning
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Five-link rear axle with Comfort suspension tuning
Not listed
Wheel Type
19-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Double-Spoke Style 935 M Bicolour)
Not listed
Tyre Size
Front: 245/45 R19, Rear: 275/40 R19 Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel
Not listed

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,175 mm (+115 mm over standard 5 Series)
Not listed
Width
1,900 mm
Not listed
Height
1,515 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
3,105 mm (+110 mm wheelbase, longest in segment)
Not listed
Ground Clearance
145 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,790 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
500 Litres
Not listed
Fuel Tank
60 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
6.1 m
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
Not listed
600 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard-wheelbase 5 Series scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2023).
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Airbags
9 Airbags (Dual front, front side, full-length curtain, plus additional airbags per BMW India, exact breakdown not itemised by sources checked)
Not listed
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Start Assist, Dynamic Brake Control)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant: Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Active Cruise Control)
Driver-assistance systems included
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Remote 3D View, Parking Assistant Plus & Reversing Assistant (up to 50m)
360-Degree Camera
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
10

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 8.5 & QuickSelect
Not listed
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Augmented Reality Navigation & Head-Up Display
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
My BMW App, BMW Digital Key Plus (Apple/Google Wallet), Proactive Care, OTA Software Upgrades
Not listed
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (18 speakers 655W with illuminated stainless steel grilles)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof 'Sky Lounge' extending seamlessly to rear cabin
Not listed
Seat Features
Comfort Front & Rear Seats in Veganza Vegan Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Front Ventilation & Rear Comfort Cushions
Not listed
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with B-pillar rear vents & Nano particulate filter
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Wireless Charger
Yes (Dual Wireless Charging Trays front & rear)
Not listed
Touchscreen Size
Not listed
13-inch
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Adaptive LED Headlights with Matrix Function & BMW Iconic Glow Illuminated Kidney Grille
Not listed
Tail Lights
Full LED Flat L-Shaped Taillights with chrome dividing strip
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille illumination & Integrated LED DRLs
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
Matrix LED Headlights

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
Not listed

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹76.6 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

M Sport₹76.6 Lakh Octavia RS₹56.69 Lakh Octavia RS ₹19.91 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

5 Series M Sport against Octavia RS Octavia RS

City5 SeriesOctavia RSGap
Mumbai₹87.07 Lakh₹64.57 LakhOctavia RS ₹22.50 lakh less
Pune₹87.07 Lakh₹64.57 LakhOctavia RS ₹22.50 lakh less
New Delhi₹84.77 Lakh₹62.87 LakhOctavia RS ₹21.90 lakh less
Bengaluru₹90.96 Lakh₹67.47 LakhOctavia RS ₹23.49 lakh less
Chennai₹92.51 Lakh₹68.62 LakhOctavia RS ₹23.89 lakh less
Hyderabad₹93.3 Lakh₹69.21 LakhOctavia RS ₹24.09 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 5 Series or the Octavia RS?

The Octavia RS, by ₹19.91 lakh on the versions compared here: 5 Series M Sport at ₹76.6 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹84.77 Lakh against ₹62.87 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The 5 Series: not tested in this form; the standard-wheelbase 5 Series scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2023). The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The 5 Series has 9 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The 5 Series M Sport makes 255 bhp and 400 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,42,430 a month for the 5 Series and ₹1,05,633 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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