2013 Honda Accord vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, both 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 BMW 5 Series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 257 kg more than 2013 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (342 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2013 Honda Accord | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Accord | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 274 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4805 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1436 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2725 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |