Comparing the Skoda Octavia RS and the BMW i5 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Skoda Octavia RS is available at ₹3,999,000, while the BMW i5 is priced at ₹8,999,000. On the engine front, the Skoda Octavia RS comes with a 1984 cc unit compared to the BMW i5's N/A (Electric), producing 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm and 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) |
| Displacement | 1984 cc | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TSI Turbocharged Petrol | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DSG | Single-Speed |
| Mileage | 15.19 kmpl - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 242 bhp @ 5000-6500 rpm | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electric |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 1600-4300 rpm | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (DSG) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 84.3 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes - DC (205 kW) |
| Range | — | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes - Adaptive Regen |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 600 Litres | 490 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2900 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1530 kg | 2265 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4686 mm / 1829 mm / 1468 mm | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2686 mm | 2995 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) |
| Infotainment System | 10-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Perforated Leather / Alcantara Sport Seats | SensaTec / Merino Leather |
| Sound System | Canton 12-Speaker Premium Audio | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes - RS-specific Bumpers | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps (IQ.Light) | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Defogger Only (Sedan) |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/40 R18 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch Alloy Wheels | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - XDS+ Electronic Differential Lock | Yes - DSC + DTC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Magic BlackRace BlueMamba GreenVelvet RedCandy White | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
