2006 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3500 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
