The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)

€ 25,100
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
€ 71,800
 BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
56.9
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
73.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)
101.4
179.9
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
179.9 in
Length
183.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.35 %
BMW M3 (14 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
138 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
22.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
22.85 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
30 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
424 mi
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
579 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
166.7 kWh
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data