2006 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 BMW 325.
Because 2006 BMW 325 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 2006 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2006 BMW 325 (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1459 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
