The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI (09 - 11)
€ 69,800
€ 23,400
€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
17.05 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
E90
Generation
1Z
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
138 hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
41 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
329 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
600 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW M3
225.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
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
