The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Honda Accord 2.4 (11 - 15)
€ 66,000
€ 29,500
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.4.
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.4
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 2.4
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.56 %
General
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.4
E90
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.4
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
198 hp
Honda Accord 2.4
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
173 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
173 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.4
Performance
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.4
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.48 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
17.48 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.4
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
27 mpg
Honda Accord 2.4
13 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
34 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
316 mi
Range
470 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
470 mi
Honda Accord 2.4
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).
162.9 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
162.9 kWh
Honda Accord 2.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
