BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Octavia

BMW 3 Series Price starts at Rs. 72.90 Lakh which is Rs. 45.55 Lakh costlier than base model of Skoda Octavia priced at Rs. 27.35 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW 3 Series (Petrol Model) is 13.02 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Skoda Octavia (Petrol Model) is 15.81 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW 3 Series (Top Model) is powered by 2998 cc engine , while Skoda Octavia (Top Model) is powered by 1984 cc cc engine. The Comparison BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive vs Skoda Octavia Laurin and Klement can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

3 Series vs Octavia

Key Highlights 3 Series M340i xDriveOctavia Laurin and Klement
Engine Type EngineType 2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 15.81 Kmpl

3 Series vs Octavia Key Highlights

Basic Info 3 Series M340i xDriveOctavia Laurin and Klement
Rating
63 reviews
33 reviews
Brand Name BMW Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 72.90 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 30.45 Lakh
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1984 cc
Body Type Sedan,Luxury,SUVAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8-Speed Steptronic 7-speed DSG
Drive Type 4WD FWD
Colors
3 Series Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 15.81 Kmpl
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 205/55 R17
Boot Space 480 Liters 600 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) ... 106 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,41,021 @ 10.5% (60 months)
...
Insurance Rs. 1.32 Lakh 3 Series Insurance ...
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Engine Type
EngineType
2.0 L TSI Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
320nm@1500-3990rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Steptronic
7-speed DSG
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Fuel Supply System
...
direct injection
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1459 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
...
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
50 Liters
Top Speed
253 Km/h
...
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
15.81 Kmpl

Suspension Front
M Sport Suspensio
MacPherson suspensio
Suspension Rear
M Sport Suspensio
Multilink suspension, one longitudinal and three transverse arms
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
...
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
...
5.2
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
205/55 R17
Alloy Wheel Size
...
17
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless, Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
...
Additional Interior Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
Piano Black décor on dashboard, Chrome trim around Virtual Cockpit, Chrome trim on front central air conditioning vents, Chrome interior door handles, Chrome front door sill trims with 'OCTAVIA' inscription,Alu pedals,LED ambient lighting,Suedia Beige leather upholstery,Suedia Beige finish on dashboard with stitching,Textile floor mats, Diffused footwell LED lighting front and rear, Jumbo box – storage compartment under front centre armrest, Felt lined storage compartments in the front and rear doors, Storage pockets on backrests of front seats, Rear parcel shelf, Storage compartment under steering wheel, Ticket holder on A pillar, Roll-up sun visors for rear windows and rear windscreen, Cargoelements, Adjustable rear air conditioning vents, Rear AC vents under front seats, Automatic LED illumination of driver and passenger vanity mirrors, LED reading lights at front and rear, Storage
Fabric Upholstery
...
Leather Seats
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
...
Digital Odometer
...
Front Shoulder Room
...
1468
Rear Shoulder Room
...
1444 mm
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
5
Boot Space
480 Liters
600 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights,Cornering Fog lights
Trunk Opener
...
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-O
Boarding spot lamps (OSRVM), Front doors ŠKODA welcome logo projection, Driver side external mirror and rear windscreen defogger with timer, Automatically dimming interior mirror and driver side external rear view mirror, Rear fog light, High level third brake LED light, LED tail lights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicators, Adaptive front LED headlamps with crystalline elements and LED turn indicators, Body colour - bumpers, external mirrors housing and door handles, 'Laurin & Klement' inscription on front fenders, Chrome trim on lower air dam in front bumper, Chrome side window frames, Chrome surround for radiator grille, Pulsar Black Alloy wheels, LED taillights with crystalline elements and dynamic turn indicator
Rain Sensing Wiper
Outside Rear View Mirror
...
Turn indicators on ORVM
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Antenna
...
Roof Rails
...
Ground Clearance (Laden)
...
106 mm
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4689*1829*1469 mm3
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2680 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
...
137 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,Mirror Link
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Lights-on acoustic signal, Two foldable roof handles, in the front and rear, Rear seat centre armrest with foldable cup holder, Height adjustable front centre armrest, Virtual boot lid release pedal, Remote control closing of door mirrors, Remote control opening and closing of windows, Remote control locking and unlocking of doors and boot lid, Electrically controlled opening and closing of 5th door, Two foldable hooks in luggage compartment, 6+4 load anchoring points in luggage compartment, Mobile phone pockets on the backs of the front seats, Height-adjustable three-point seatbelts at front, Three-point seatbelts at rear, Three height adjustable head restraints at rear, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats with lumbar support and programmable memory functions, Rear seat centre armrest with through-loading
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
12V power socket in the luggage compartment, 1 C-Type USB charger in IRVM, 2 C-Type USB chargers in front and rear center console, SmartLink(MirrorLink, Android auto, apple car play), MyŠKODA ConnectED, ŠKODA audio player with 25.4 cm LCD TFT colour display and touchscreen controls, GSM telephone preparation with Bluetooth
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
...
Memory Functions For Seat
...
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
4
...
No of Speakers
16
8
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Column
...
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Touch Screen size
14.9
10
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
...
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
...
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
...
Rear ACVents
...
Touch Screen
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
...
Tachometer
Dual Trip Meter
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
...
Seat Lumbar Support
...
Clock
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
...
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
...
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Head Lamps
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Head Lights
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Sun Roof
...
Moon Roof
...

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
...
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Head-Up Display
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
3
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
...
Crash Sensor
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Seat Belts
...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
...
No of Airbags
6
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
IBUZZ FATIGUE ALERT, Emergency triangle in the luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Two Isofix child-seat preparations on outer rear seats, Underbody protective cover and Rough Road Package, Curtain airbags, EDS (Electronic Differential Lock), ASR (Anti Slip Regulation). MKB (Multi Collision Brake),HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist),Electromechanical parking brake with Auto Hold Function,Fuel supply cut-off in a crash,Engine immobiliser with floating code system with central locking controls on front centre console,Anti Theft Alarm with interior Monitoring, Rear view camera with washer and dynamic guidelines, Door-open indicator, Central infotainment system with proximity sensor and touch slider for volume control, Hands-free Parking, Parktronic speaker at front and rear, Front seatbelts reminder warning light with acoustic signal, Child-proof rear window and door locking
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
...
Both
Day Night Rear View Mirror
...
Keyless Entry
...
Rear Defogger

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Skoda Octavia

  • Spacious and well-designed cabin
  • Excellent fuel efficiency
  • Strong and refined engine performance
  • Good value for money

Skoda Octavia

  • Steering could be more precise
  • Average ground clearance. Now Pricey.
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3 Series Vs Octavia Comparison FAQs

Which car is cheaper 3 Series vs Octavia?

The Skoda Octavia is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by Rs. 42.45 Lakh.

Which car has better mileage 3 Series vs Octavia?

The Skoda Octavia delivers better mileage 15.81 Kmpl.

Which car offers better performance 3 Series vs Octavia?

For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Laurin and Klement version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Octavia produces 187.74bhp@4180-6000rpm of power and 320nm@1500-3990rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Skoda Octavia
  • Skoda octavia has awesome interior, You can feel as german car as it's have many soft materials, Piano black dashboard and for front seats.It's accent lines on bonnet, The sloping roof, Signature grille which combine to give very fastback design which is older but still attractive.It's boot space is increased from 590 liters to 600 liters.

    Hemant Kumar1 few weeks ago
  • Excellent performance, Very powerful & very stable at high speeds.At par with many of the costly brands.

    Dhananjay Sathe few weeks ago
  • its a super car of my life...its speed super and well drive

    Bharath S few weeks ago
  • good car dive Vijayawada showroom

    Rameshreddy Sura few weeks ago
  • mileage is extremely poor for city driving.The eralier version laura was best in mileageplease think before buying this petrol version 200 times.

    Anil Patil few weeks ago
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