2005 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330.
Because 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |