The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) vs. Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19)
€ 75,700
€ 37,300
€ 75,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 0.7 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Skoda Octavia RS TDI.
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
56.1
73.9
80.2
57
71.4
79.4
73.9 in
Width
71.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57 in
110.7
183.9
105.5
184.6
183.9 in
Length
184.6 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4504 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.13 %
General
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
F80
Generation
5E
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS 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
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
181 hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Performance
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
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8.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.48 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
449 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW M3
449 mi
657 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
107 kWh
BMW M3
157.2 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
4
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft
