The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 19) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 24,400

€ 66,000

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,000
ⓘ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 Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
57.5
71.4
79.4
57
71.5
78.9
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.5 in
Height
57 in
105.7
183.9
108.7
180.3
183.9 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
24.41 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DPC*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
18.92 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
634 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data