The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 28,100

€ 75,700

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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 RS is 3.7 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
57
69.6
77.5
56.1
73.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
73.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
180.2
110.7
183.9
180.2 in
Length
183.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.23 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
Straight-four gasoline 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
197 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS
207 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS
16.06 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS
31 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia RS
455 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS
142.1 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data