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BMW 3 Series Touring vs Skoda Octavia Limousine – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Q: How powerful is the BMW 3 Series Touring's engine?

The BMW 3 Series Touring reaches a peak output of 550 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 3 Series Touring according to the manufacturer?

Based on WLTP testing, consumption is around 2.50 L.

Q: What is the electric driving range of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

According to WLTP, the BMW 3 Series Touring can travel up to 97 km on a single charge.

Q: What is the battery capacity of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

The battery offers a capacity of 19.50 kWh.

Q: How fast can the BMW 3 Series Touring go?

Depending on the model, top speed is 300 km/h.

Q: What are the dimensions of the BMW 3 Series Touring?

The BMW 3 Series Touring measures 4713 mm long, 1827 mm wide and 1440 mm high.

Q: Is the Skoda Octavia Limousine offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

Q: How powerful is the Skoda Octavia Limousine's engine?

The Skoda Octavia Limousine reaches a peak output of 265 HP, depending on the model.

Q: What is the fuel consumption of the Skoda Octavia Limousine according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 4.30 L.

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 3 Series Touring or Skoda Octavia Limousine?

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Octavia Limousine has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23800 £, while the BMW 3 Series Touring costs 41100 £. That’s a price difference of around 17237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 3 Series Touring manages with 2.50 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Skoda Octavia Limousine with 4.30 L. The difference is about 1.80 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 3 Series Touring has a clearly edge – offering 550 HP compared to 265 HP. That’s roughly 285 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Touring is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine takes 6.40 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW 3 Series Touring performs a bit better – reaching 300 km/h, while the Skoda Octavia Limousine tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 3 Series Touring pulls clearly stronger with 700 Nm compared to 370 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Skoda Octavia Limousine is distinct lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1650 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Skoda Octavia Limousine offers to a small extent more room – 600 L compared to 500 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Skoda Octavia Limousine performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1555 L, which is about 45 L more than the BMW 3 Series Touring.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Octavia Limousine minimal takes the win – 545 kg compared to 520 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the BMW 3 Series Touring shows itself to be wins the duel decisively and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

Price : 41100 - 131100 £
Body Type : Estate
Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 150 - 550 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.5 - 10.5 L
Electric Range : 91 - 97 km
Battery Capacity : 19.50 kWh
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 3.5 - 8.8 s
Model Year : 2024 - 2025
Max Speed : 213 - 300 km/h
Torque : 250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : 3er-Reihe
Modell : 318d Touring, 320d Touring, M340d Touring, 318i Touring, 320i Touring, M3 CS Touring, M3 Competition Touring, 330i Touring, 330d Touring, M340i Touring, 330e Touring
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, E, F, G, B
Trim Level : M Sportpaket Pro Steptronic, M Sportpaket Steptronic, Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic, xDrive Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic, M xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic Sport
Power kW : 110 - 405 kW
co2 : 57 - 238 g/km
Engine capacity : 1995 - 2998 cm3
Curb weight : 1650 - 2025 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 40 - 59 L
Trunk capacity : 410 - 500 L
Length : 4713 - 4801 mm
Width : 1827 - 1918 mm
Height : 1440 - 1448 mm
Brand : BMW
Max trunk capacity : 1420 - 1510 L
Payload : 405 - 520 kg

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The BMW 3 Series Touring blends sporting poise with everyday practicality, wrapping sharp handling and a premium cabin into a wagon that actually makes errands feel enjoyable. It’s the kind of car that hides a family-hauler’s sense of duty beneath a driver's-car attitude — useful, classy, and just cheeky enough to make you smile on the open road.

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Skoda Octavia Limousine

The Skoda Octavia Limousine combines elegance with practicality, offering a spacious interior that is perfect for families and long-distance travellers. Its sleek design and attention to detail ensure it stands out on the road, while the advanced technology features provide both comfort and safety. With impressive fuel efficiency and a robust performance, it remains a popular choice for those seeking a reliable and stylish vehicle.

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Costs and Consumption
Price 41100 - 131100 £	Price 23800 - 41700 £
Consumption L/100km 2.5 - 10.5 L	Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range 91 - 97 km	Electric Range -
Battery Capacity 19.50 kWh	Battery Capacity -
co2 57 - 238 g/km	co2 111 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 - 59 L	Fuel tank capacity 45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type Estate	Body Type Sedan
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1650 - 2025 kg	Curb weight 1351 - 1537 kg
Trunk capacity 410 - 500 L	Trunk capacity 600 L
Length 4713 - 4801 mm	Length 4698 - 4709 mm
Width 1827 - 1918 mm	Width 1829 mm
Height 1440 - 1448 mm	Height 1455 - 1470 mm
Max trunk capacity 1420 - 1510 L	Max trunk capacity 1555 L
Payload 405 - 520 kg	Payload 495 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid	Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 150 - 550 HP	Power HP 116 - 265 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.5 - 8.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.4 - 10.6 s
Max Speed 213 - 300 km/h	Max Speed 203 - 250 km/h
Torque 250 - 700 Nm	Torque 220 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4 - 6	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 110 - 405 kW	Power kW 85 - 195 kW
Engine capacity 1995 - 2998 cm3	Engine capacity 1498 - 1984 cm3