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