The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 66,000
€ 31,400
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 5.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC.
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
57
71.5
78.9
56.7
72.4
80.3
71.5 in
Width
72.4 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
108.7
180.3
106.5
186
180.3 in
Length
186 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.16 %
General
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
E90
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
148 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
13 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
316 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
631 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
235 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).
131.6 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
131.6 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
