The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Honda Accord 2.4 Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 52,800
€ 33,900
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.4.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
56.3
71.3
80
56.7
72.4
80.3
71.3 in
Width
72.4 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
182
106.5
186
182 in
Length
186 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3501 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.21 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
F30
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
198 hp
Honda Accord 2.4
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.4
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.4
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.68 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
17.68 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
27 mpg
Honda Accord 2.4
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
600 mi
Range
464 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
464 mi
Honda Accord 2.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
164.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Honda Accord 2.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
325 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Honda Accord 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
974 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
