BMW 5 series 2013 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 560 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 5 series engine produces 108 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 370 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power BMW 5 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.4 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 5 series consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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. BMW 5 series 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: | 4.91 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 5 series is 2 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 492 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 5 series has 28 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 5 series is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means BMW 5 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 11 800 | |
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