2008 Honda Accord vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord 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 24 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (244 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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 X5 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (337 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | X5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 244 HP |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
