The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS 245 (17 - 19) vs. BMW 325i xDrive (08 - 11)
€ 33,700
€ 39,000
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 245 is 6.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
57
71.4
79.4
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
178.4
184.6 in
Length
178.4 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4193 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.69 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
*DLB*
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
242 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS 245
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS 245
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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12.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS 245
12.85 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS 245
35 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
457 mi
Range
483 mi
Skoda Octavia RS 245
457 mi
483 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
153.5 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS 245
128.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS 245
BMW 325i
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
