The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW M3 (08 - 11)
€ 37,300
€ 66,000
€ 37,300
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. Both cars are the same height, but the Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 4.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches narrower.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
57
71.4
79.4
57
71.5
78.9
71.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57 in
Height
57 in
105.5
184.6
108.7
180.3
184.6 in
Length
180.3 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.67 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
5E
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
*DJG*
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.95 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
8.95 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
19 mpg
BMW M3
39 mpg
city
13 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
657 mi
Range
316 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
316 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
107 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 TDI
107 kWh
235 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
