BMW 5 series 1988 vs Honda Accord 1998

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BMW 5 series
1988 - 1995
Honda Accord
1998 - 2001
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 HP115 - 212 HP
Torque: 162 - 400 NM140 - 215 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.3 - 14 seconds7.2 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 - 12.08.2 - 9.6
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 m4.60 m
Width: 1.75 m1.75 m
Height: 1.41 m1.43 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 litres430 litres
BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity.
BMW 5 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.4 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 datano data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 40001000
Pros and Cons: BMW 5 sērija has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • roomier boot
Honda Accord has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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