The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec DSG (13 - 15)
€ 66,000

€ 27,100

€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
57
71.5
78.9
57.5
71.4
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57 in
Height
57.5 in
108.7
180.3
105
183.4
180.3 in
Length
183.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
105 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
19.36 %

General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
E90
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
52 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
316 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
690 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Environmental Impact
235 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI Green tec
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft