The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 20,800

€ 69,800

€ 20,800
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 1.9 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm shorter, 4.8 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
1445
1769
1969
1447
1817
2005
1769 mm
Width
1817 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1445 mm
Height
1447 mm
2575
4569
2761
4580
4569 mm
Length
4580 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
1405 kg
Kerb Weight
1700 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg

Weight Difference:
295 kg
17.35 %

General
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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13.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.11 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
13.51 kg/bhp
4.11 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
24 mpg
BMW M3
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
560 mi
Range
329 mi
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
560 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
225.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
125.5 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
590 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1420 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data