2006 Honda Accord vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 7 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2006 Honda Accord. (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
