The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 66,000
€ 28,100
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW M3 is 0.1 inches longer and 1.9 inches wider.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
57
71.5
78.9
57
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57 in
108.7
180.3
101.5
180.2
180.3 in
Length
180.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.58 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
316 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft
