2008 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
Because 2008 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2204 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |