The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI (09 - 12)
€ 69,800
€ 16,500
€ 69,800
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 BMW M3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
57
71.5
78.9
56.9
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.3
101.4
179.9
180.3 in
Length
179.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
860 lb
22.95 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
101 hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.59 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
28.59 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
32 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
329 mi
Range
462 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
462 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Environmental Impact
225.5 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 M3
225.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 1.6 MPI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.2 cu ft
