2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 BMW 535
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 308 kg more than 2007 BMW 535.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2007 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2007 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Accord | 535 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 199 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
