BMW 5 series 1988 vs Honda Accord 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 5 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda Accord can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.6 - 2.2 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. BMW 5 series is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 - 286 HP | 115 - 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 - 400 NM | 140 - 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 - 14 seconds | 7.2 - 12.2 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 - 12.0 | 8.2 - 9.6 | |
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BMW 5 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Accord. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| BMW 5 series is 12 cm longer than the Honda Accord, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 5 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means BMW 5 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`999 | ~ 1`853 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 1000 | |
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