Skoda Rapid Vs BMW 5 Series comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 7.79 Lakh

₹ 55.4 Lakh

Overview

Skoda Rapid Vs BMW 5 Series Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Rapid Vs 5 Series on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Rapid Vs 5 Series – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 5 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 55.4 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 60.9 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 5 Series costs ₹ 60.9 Lakh, whereas the BMW 5 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 68.4 Lakh. On the other hand, Skoda Rapid price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 7.79 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 13.29 Lakh for range topping Petrol model.

Summary	Skoda Rapid	BMW 5 Series
Price	₹ 7.79 Lakh	₹ 55.4 Lakh
Manufacturer	Skoda	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	18.97 Kmpl	15.56 Kmpl
Power	108 bhp	248 bhp
Engine	999 CC	1998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Rapid Vs 5 Series – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 5 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 19 Kmpl. The Skoda Rapid base Petrol returns 16 Kmpl.

Rapid Vs 5 Series – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 5 Series gets 248 bhp Petrol engine and 2 Diesel 187, 261 bhp engines, whereas the Skoda Rapid comes in 108 bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.0 TSI Petrol , In-line, 4 Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine	TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	999 CC	1998 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	4
Power	108 bhp@5000-5500 rpm	248 bhp@5200 rpm
Torque	175 Nm@1750-4000 rpm	350 Nm@1450-4800 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	RWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4413 mm	4907 mm
Width	1699 mm	2102 mm
Height	1466 mm	1464 mm
Wheelbase	2552 mm	2970 mm
Ground Clearance	116 mm	158 mm
Boot Space	460 L	520 L
Kerb Weight	1112 Kg	N/A
Gross Weight	1670 Kg	N/A
Front Track	N/A	1600 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1627 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	5.60 m
No. Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	6	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	185/60 R15	245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size	185/60 R15	245/45 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc Brakes With Inner Cooling, With Single/piston Floating Caliper	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Torsion Stabiliser	Double Arm Axle
Rear Suspension	Compound Link Crank-axle	Aluminium Integral Axle

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	18.97 Kmpl	15.56 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	55.0	70.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electro-Mechanic Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	6.2 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	231

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	-
Crash Sensor	-
Remote Control Parking	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Ivory Fabric	Leather Dakota
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control

Lights

Light Type	Halogen	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System	SKODA Audio Player, 2-DIN
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	2 Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

Expert Reviews

2020 Skoda Rapid Automatic Review

By Seshan Vijayraghvan
Oct 20, 2020 06:41 PM
The 2020 Skoda Rapid automatic is finally here, and the compact sedan now comes with a new 6-speed torque converter, mated to the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. We got to spend some time with it... Read More

7th Generation BMW 5 Series Review

By Siddharth Vinayak Patankar
Jan 30, 2017 01:54 PM
With the new 7th generation G30, the BMW 5 Series is ready to launch a counter-offensive and really fight back. And having driven the car - I'd say it has got the goods to do it. Read More

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