Honda Accord 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 206 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Accord) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 5 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 5 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 5 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 3 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
739 litres | 1525 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Accord has 20 litres more trunk space than the BMW 5 series. The BMW 5 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 786 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda Accord has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for BMW 5 series, so Honda Accord quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5200 | |
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