BMW 5 series 1989 vs Honda Accord 1995
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 113 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. BMW 5 series engine produces 23 HP less power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
| By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that by driving the BMW 5 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.72 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 5 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 739 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 5 series has 30 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| BMW 5 series has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Accord, so BMW 5 series quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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