BMW 3 Series Vs BMW X5 Vs Skoda Octavia comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 41.7 Lakh

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₹ 74.9 Lakh

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₹ 15.49 Lakh

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Overview

BMW 3 Series Vs BMW X5 Vs Skoda Octavia Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the 3 Series Vs X5 Vs Octavia on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

3 Series Vs X5 Vs Octavia – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 41.7 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 48.5 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 3 Series costs ₹ 42.1 Lakh, whereas the BMW 3 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 47.5 Lakh. On the other hand, BMW X5 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 84.4 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the BMW X5 costs ₹ 74.9 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of BMW X5 comes with a price tag of ₹ 82.9 Lakh Lastly, the Petrol Skoda Octavia starts at ₹ 16 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.6 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Skoda Octavia costs ₹ 15.49 Lakh, whereas the Skoda Octavia Diesel top-end costs ₹ 26 Lakh.

Summary	BMW 3 Series	BMW X5	Skoda Octavia
Price	₹ 41.7 Lakh	₹ 74.9 Lakh	₹ 15.49 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	BMW	Skoda
Body Type	Sedan	SUV	Sedan
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	13.38 Km/l	21.00 Km/l
Power	255 bhp	265 bhp	141 bhp
Engine	1998 CC	2993 CC	1968 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel

3 Series Vs X5 Vs Octavia – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 20 Km/l. The BMW X5 base Petrol returns 11 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 13 Km/l of fuel efficiency. The Skoda Octavia Petrol basic model, on the other hand, gives 15 Km/lwhile its Diesel base returns 20 Km/l of mileage.

3 Series Vs X5 Vs Octavia – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 255 bhp Petrol engine and 188 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the BMW X5 comes in 340 bhp Petrol engine and 265 bhp Diesel engine. Lastly, the Skoda Octavia is offered in 2 Petrol 148, 177 bhp engines and 141 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder Petrol Engine	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder Diesel Engine	2.0-litre TDI Diesel Engine
Displacement (CC)	1998 CC	2993 CC	1968 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	6	4
Power	255 bhp@5000 rpm	265 bhp@4000 rpm	141 bhp@3500-4000 rpm
Torque	400 Nm@1550-4400 rpm	620 Nm@1500-2500 rpm	320 Nm@1750-3000 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	AWD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4633 mm	4922 mm	4670 mm
Width	1811 mm	2004 mm	1814 mm
Height	1429 mm	1745 mm	1476 mm
Wheelbase	2810 mm	2975 mm	2688 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	209 mm	155 mm
Boot Space	480 L	650 L	590 L
Kerb Weight	1544 Kg	N/A	1340 Kg
Gross Weight	2055 Kg	N/A	1895 Kg
Front Track	1544 mm	1666 mm	1539 mm
Rear Track	1583 mm	1686 mm	1534 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	5.50 m	6.40 m	5.20 m
No. Of Doors	4	5	4
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	6
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	N/A
Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension	N/A		N/A
Adaptive Suspension	N/A		N/A
Cruise Control with braking function	N/A		N/A
Integrated Brake System	N/A		N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	225/45 R18	265/50 R19	205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size	255/40 R18	265/50 R19	205/55 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc Brakes With Inner Cooling, With Single/piston Floating Caliper
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle	Adaptive Suspension	McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Torsion Stabiliser
Rear Suspension	Five-Arm	Adaptive Suspension	Compound Link Crank Axle

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	16.13 Km/l	13.38 Km/l	21.00 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	59.0	85.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	Electro-Mechanic Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	5.8 seconds	6.9 seconds	N/A
Max Speed	250	230	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)		-	-
ISOFIX child seat mounting		-	-
Lateral Parking		-	-
Parking Assistant		-	-
Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls		-	-
Tyre Pressure Indicator		-	-
Warning triangle with first-aid kit		-	-
Active Turn Signals	-	-
Adaptive Brake Lights	-	-
Agile Handling Assist (AHA)	-	-
All-speed Traction Control System (TCS)	-	-
Double Crank Prevention System	-	-
Driver and Front Passenger Seatbelt Reminder	-	-
Electronic Roll Mitigation	-	-
Front Seat Belts with Lap pre-tensioner	-	-
High Speed Alert	-	-
Multi-view Reverse Camera	-	-
Occupant detection system	-	-
Push Start Button	-	-
Seat Belt Latch with Dual Locking Tongue	-	-
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	2-Zone Climate Control	4-Zone Automatic Climate Control	Dual Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather Dakota	Leather 'Dakota'	Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
BMW Live Cockpit Professional		-	-
Bmw Virtual Assistant		-	-
Emergency Spare Wheel		-	-
Gesture Control		-	-
Heat Protection Glazing		-	-
ISOFIX		-	-
Launch Control Function		-	-
Micro-activated Carbon Particulate Filter		-	-
Multifunctional Steering Wheel with Paddle shifters		-	-
Panorama Glass Roof		-	-
Sport Seats		-	-
Wireless Charging		-	-
Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view	-		-
Telephony with wireless charging and extended functionality	-		-
25.9cm (10.2) Digital Instrument Cluster	-	-
8-Way power Driver Seat	-	-
8.89cm (3.5) Instrument Cluster	-	-
Acoustic Windshield	-	-
Cargo Compartment Lamps	-	-
Cargo tie down loops	-	-
Coat Hooks for Rear Passengers	-	-
Door Mirrors Power Adjustable and Folding	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-
Integrated Centre Stack Display	-	-
MAP Courtesy Lamp in Door Pocket	-	-
Multi-Function Streeing Wheel	-	-
Passenger airbag on/off switch	-	-
Rear Windshield Defogger	-	-
Remote Engine Starter Petrol Only	-	-
Solar Control Glass	-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Adaptive LED	Halogen
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Atmospheric Lights Package		-	-
High Mount Stop Lamp	-	-
LED Fog Lights	-	-
LED Tail & Brake Lights	-	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay		-	-
3D Emboss Accent Panel	-	-
Eco AssistTM Ambient Meter	-	-
ECON Button & Mode Indicator	-	-
Engine Temperature Indicator	-	-
Fuel Level Indicator	-	-
Outside Temperature Indicator	-	-
Trip Computer	-	-

Entertainment

Music System		12.3 Inch Infotainment System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Hi-Fi loudspeaker system		-	-
Smartphone Integration Package		-	-
Wireless Android Auto & Apple Car Play	-	-

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