2004 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2004 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
