Honda Accord 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 16 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 5 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 5 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CR-V | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW Z3 | |
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
739 litres | 910 litres | |
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BMW 5 series has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 30 litres less trunk space than the BMW 5 series. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 5 series (by 171 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.1 metres more than that of the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`015 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 5 series has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3200 | |
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