The Comparative Analysis :

Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

€ 30,900
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) Skoda Octavia RS TDI
€ 75,700
 BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 30,900
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 3.7 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
57
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
69.6 in
Width
73.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.4
180.2
Blueprint BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
180.2 in
Length
183.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.88 %
BMW M3 M DKG (14 - 18)

General

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
1Z
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3

Performance

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 lb/hp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
19.55 lb/hp
8.48 lb/hp
BMW M3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
39 mpg
28 mpg
BMW M3
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
570 mi
Range
449 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
449 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
157.2 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
BMW M3
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
38.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data