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BMW 3 Series vs Skoda Octavia RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW 3 Series
Skoda Octavia RS

BMW

3 Series

Last listed ₹77.1 Lakh

No longer sold in India

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Skoda

Octavia RS

From ₹56.69 Lakh

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BMW 3 SeriesM340i xDrive · ₹77.1 Lakh
Skoda Octavia RSOctavia RS · ₹56.69 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 3 Series: ₹77.1 Lakh Octavia RS: ₹56.69 Lakh (ahead) Octavia RS ₹20.41 lakh cheaper
Airbags 3 Series: 6 airbags Octavia RS: 10 airbags (ahead) No crash ratings yet
Mileage 3 Series: 13.02 kmpl Octavia RS: Not published Claimed
Power 3 Series: 374 bhp (ahead) Octavia RS: 265 PS Torque 500 vs 370 Nm
Boot 3 Series: 480 litres Octavia RS: 600 litres (ahead)

Pick the 3 Series for more power.

Pick the Octavia RS for the lower price, more airbags and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹77.1 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
On-road in
₹88.09 Lakh
₹64.85 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,47,997 a month
₹1,08,953 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
374 bhp
265 PS
Torque
500 Nm
370 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
13.02 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5
Fuel Type
Petrol
Not listed
Launch Date
Not listed
First batch 17 October 2025; second batch 4 September 2026

Engine & Performance

Engine
B58 Turbocharged Inline-6, 2998 cc
Not listed
Turbocharger
Single Twin-Scroll Turbo
Not listed
0-100 kmph
4.4 seconds
Not listed
Top Speed
253 kmph
250 km/h (electronically limited)
Fuel Tank Capacity
59 Litres
Not listed
Emission Standard
BS VI 2.0
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
1,984 cc
Engine Type
Not listed
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol (TSI), 4-Cylinder
0-100 km/h
Not listed
6.4 seconds (claimed)
Exhaust
Not listed
Sports exhaust system, standard

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-Speed Steptronic Automatic
DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
xDrive AWD
Not listed
Drive Modes
4 Selectable Modes
Not listed
Gearbox
Not listed
7-Speed
Drive Type
Not listed
FWD

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not listed
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc, M Sport Brakes
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc, M Sport Brakes
Not listed
Wheel Size
19-inch Alloy
19-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
225/40 R19 (Front), 255/35 R19 (Rear), Run-Flat
Not listed
Adaptive Dampers
Not listed
Not available on India-spec car (no DCC)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
4709 mm
Not listed
Width
1827 mm
Not listed
Height
1442 mm
Not listed
Wheelbase
2651 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
130 mm (unladen)
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1745 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
480 Litres
600 Litres
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5

Safety & ADAS

Airbags
6
Not listed
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 37.1/38, child occupant 42.8/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Not tested in this form. The regular Octavia scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2025).
Safety Features
ABS, Brake Assist, Traction Control, ESC, TPMS, Engine Immobilizer, ISOFIX Mounts, Anti-Theft Alarm
Not listed
Driver Assistance
Head-Up Display
Not listed
No. of Airbags
Not listed
10
Camera
Not listed
360-Degree Camera
ADAS
Not listed
Driver-assistance systems included

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen Size
14.9-inch, BMW Operating System 8.0
13-inch
Instrument Cluster
Digital, iDrive with Touch and Handwriting Recognition
Not listed
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, OTA Updates, Remote App Control
Not listed
Sound System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound, 16 Speakers
Not listed
Seat Upholstery
Leather, Sport Seats with Power Adjustment and Memory
Not listed
Climate Control
Automatic with Rear AC Vents
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Digital Cluster Size
Not listed
10.25-inch
Seats
Not listed
Sports Seats

Lighting & Exterior

Headlight Type
Adaptive LED with LED DRLs
Not listed
Fog Lamps
LED
Not listed
Tail Lights
LED
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Sunroof
Not listed
Wipers
Rain-Sensing
Not listed
Body Kit
M Aerodynamics Package
Not listed
Exhaust
M Sport Exhaust
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
Matrix LED Headlights

Colours & Warranty

Colour Options
Tanzanite Blue Metallic, Dravit Grey Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Fire Red, Arctic Race Blue
Not listed
Warranty
2 Years (standard BMW India warranty)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹77.1 Lakh
₹56.69 Lakh
Colours
Not listed
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

M340i xDrive₹77.1 Lakh Octavia RS₹56.69 Lakh Octavia RS ₹20.41 lakh less

On-road price by city

3 Series M340i xDrive against Octavia RS Octavia RS

City3 SeriesOctavia RSGap
Mumbai₹90.4 Lakh₹66.55 LakhOctavia RS ₹23.85 lakh less
Pune₹90.4 Lakh₹66.55 LakhOctavia RS ₹23.85 lakh less
New Delhi₹88.09 Lakh₹64.85 LakhOctavia RS ₹23.24 lakh less
Bengaluru₹94.27 Lakh₹69.4 LakhOctavia RS ₹24.87 lakh less
Chennai₹95.82 Lakh₹70.54 LakhOctavia RS ₹25.28 lakh less
Hyderabad₹96.62 Lakh₹71.14 LakhOctavia RS ₹25.48 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹85 Lakh₹62.58 LakhOctavia RS ₹22.42 lakh less
Kolkata₹88.09 Lakh₹64.85 LakhOctavia RS ₹23.24 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 3 Series or the Octavia RS?

The Octavia RS, by ₹20.41 lakh on the versions compared here: 3 Series M340i xDrive at ₹77.1 Lakh against Octavia RS Octavia RS at ₹56.69 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹88.09 Lakh against ₹64.85 Lakh.

Which is safer?

The 3 Series: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Octavia RS: not tested in this form; the regular Octavia scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2025). The 3 Series has 6 airbags and the Octavia RS 10 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The 3 Series M340i xDrive makes 374 bhp and 500 Nm and the Octavia RS Octavia RS makes 265 PS and 370 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,47,997 a month for the 3 Series and ₹1,08,953 for the Octavia RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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