2006 Honda Accord vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 605 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Accord | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord | 118 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |