2006 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 363 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |