BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Octavia Comparison

    BMW 3 Series

    Skoda Octavia

    2025 BMW
    3 Series
    vs
    2025 Skoda
    Octavia
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    How they stack...

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    Based on the BMW 3 Series
    Based on the Skoda Octavia RS 195TSI
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Transporting thingsTransporting things
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    472 to 614 km
    45L - 50L
    257 to 350 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year - 7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $167,100 - $249,900
    $39,590 - $59,990
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    CarExpert's Take

    NA
    Josh Nevett
    Deputy Marketplace Editor
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • More power
    • Improved infotainment tech
    • Still the benchmark for practicality
    Misses
    • More expensive than ever
    • Muted exhaust note
    • Lower dynamic ceiling than rivals

    Colours Available

    The 2023 BMW 3 Series range is available in the following exterior paint colours

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire metallic
    • Melbourne Red metallic
    • Mineral White metallic
    • M Portimao Blue metallic
    • M Brooklyn Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Skyscraper Grey metallic (NEW)
    • Dravit Grey BMW Individual metallic
    • Tanzanite Blue BMW Individual metallic

    Metallic paint costs an additional $2000, while BMW Individual metallic paints cost an additional $3850 unless they’re bought in combination with the Visibility package, making them an additional $1850.

    Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:

    • Moon White metallic
    • Graphite Grey metallic
    • Magic Black pearl
    • Lava Blue metallic
    • Brilliant Silver metallic

    Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    2993 - 29981395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    64
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    285kW - 405kW110kW - 195kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62505000 - 6500
    Torque
    500Nm - 650Nm250Nm - 370Nm
    Torque RPM
    1800 - 27501500 - 1600
    Bore Stroke
    90 - 94.692.8
    Compression Ratio
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