The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)
€ 71,800

€ 31,200

€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180.
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
56.1
73.9
80.2
56.7
72.4
80.3
73.9 in
Width
72.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
110.7
183.9
106.5
186
183.9 in
Length
186 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
141 lb
3.86 %

General
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
F80
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
178 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Performance
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
42 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
424 mi
Range
721 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
721 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data