Honda Accord 2015 vs BMW 5 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 258 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 5.8 seconds | |
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BMW 5 series is a more dynamic driving. Honda Accord engine produces 108 HP less power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 370 NM less than BMW 5 series. Due to the lower power, Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.1 | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Accord consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1370 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.89 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 5 series, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 520 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Honda Accord has 28 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW 5 series, which means Honda Accord can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 17 200 | |
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