BMW 5 series 1990 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| BMW 5 series engine produces 14 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Honda Accord. Despite the higher power, BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 5 series consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 5 series consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 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: | 560'000 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 BMW 5 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Honda Accord might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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`955 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| BMW 5 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW 5 series, so BMW 5 series quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3000 | |
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