2007 BMW 325 vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (268 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Honda Accord (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
