The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec 4x4 (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 25,600
€ 66,000
€ 25,600
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 a little. The Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec is 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
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
105.5
183.4
108.7
180.3
183.4 in
Length
180.3 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW M3
3115 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.9 %
General
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
108 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW M3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
28.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
28.84 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
52 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
43 mpg
city
13 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
759 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
759 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
235 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
92.5 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Green tec
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
