2006 BMW 325 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 325 weights approximately 1 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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, 2011 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, 2011 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1614 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 | 8.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
