The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (11 - 13)
€ 71,800

€ 24,100

€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW M3 is 4 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.9
69.6
77.5
73.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56.9 in
110.7
183.9
101.4
179.9
183.9 in
Length
179.9 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %

General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
F80
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
712 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft