The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 75,700

€ 29,000
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 TDI is 9.3 cm shorter, 10.8 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
1447
1769
1969
1424
1877
2037
1769 mm
Width
1877 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2037 mm
1447 mm
Height
1424 mm
2575
4578
2812
4671
4578 mm
Length
4671 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2812 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.09 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
425 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
425 bhp
BMW M3
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
550 NM
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
550 NM
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec

BMW M3
▶ REPLAY
8.75 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.85 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.75 kg/bhp
3.85 kg/bhp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M3
38 mpg
city
25 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
600 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
600 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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 TDI
117.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
480 L











1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data