Honda Accord 1995 vs BMW 5 series 1988
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 162 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 21 HP more power than BMW 5 series, whereas torque is 36 NM more than BMW 5 series. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series, which means that by driving the Honda Accord over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 5 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 5 cm longer than the BMW 5 series, 3 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
739 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| 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 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 4400 | |
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