The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI 4x4 DSG (17 - 19) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
€ 37,300
€ 75,700
€ 37,300
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 slightly. The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is 0.7 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
57
71.4
79.4
56.1
73.9
80.2
71.4 in
Width
73.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
105.5
184.6
110.7
183.9
184.6 in
Length
183.9 in
105.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.13 %
General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
5E
Generation
F80
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
*DJG*
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
181 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
280 lb‑ft
406 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
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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18.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
18.89 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
45 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
39 mpg
city
21 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
657 mi
449 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
107 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
