The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 22,900

€ 66,000

€ 22,900
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 1.6 TDI is 3.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
827 lb
22.33 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DGT*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
113 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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25.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
25.46 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
52 mpg
city
13 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
777 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
777 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI
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