The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 230 DSG (15 - 16) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 35,300
€ 66,000
€ 35,300
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 RS 230 is 10.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.2 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
1449
1814
2017
1447
1817
2005
1814 mm
Width
1817 mm
2017 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2005 mm
1449 mm
Height
1447 mm
2680
4685
2761
4580
4685 mm
Length
4580 mm
2680 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
1465 kg
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
1932 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2150 kg
Weight Difference:
215 kg
12.8 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
3999 CC
227 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
227 bhp
414 bhp
BMW M3
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 230
350 NM
400 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 230
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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6.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.06 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS 230
6.45 kg/bhp
4.06 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 230
44 mpg
23 mpg
BMW M3
34 mpg
city
16 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
485 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 230
485 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 RS 230
121.2 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 230
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
467 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
590 L
Boot Capacity
450 L










1580 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data













