2009 BMW M6 vs. 2012 Honda Accord

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 233 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.

Because 2009 BMW M6 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 2009 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord. 2012 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M6 2012 Honda Accord
Make BMW Honda
Model M6 Accord
Year Released 2009 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4999 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 519 Nm 219 Nm
Torque RPM 6100 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1513 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4851 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2741 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 14 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.5 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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