The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 39,000
€ 16,500
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 325i is 3.8 cm shorter, 4.8 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
1421
1817
1989
1445
1769
1969
1817 mm
Width
1769 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1969 mm
1421 mm
Height
1445 mm
2760
4531
2575
4569
4531 mm
Length
4569 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2575 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1310 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
305 kg
18.89 %
General
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
E90
Generation
1Z
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
101 bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
148 NM
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
171 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.97 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7.51 kg/bhp
12.97 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 325i
35 mpg
38 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
483 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW 325i
483 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
585 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
560 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L
