The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13)
€ 71,800
€ 28,100
€ 71,800
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 considerably. The BMW M3 is 3.7 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
56.1
73.9
80.2
57
69.6
77.5
73.9 in
Width
69.6 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
110.7
183.9
101.5
180.2
183.9 in
Length
180.2 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
F80
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
197 hp
Skoda Octavia RS
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
31 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
455 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
455 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
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).
142.1 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.2 cu ft


















