2012 BMW 335 vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 112 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 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 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord. 2011 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 335 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | Accord |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1513 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1394 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |