The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11) vs. Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180 (11 - 15)
€ 69,800
€ 31,200
€ 69,800
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 5.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180.
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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 180
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.4 %
General
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
E90
Generation
CU1/CW1
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
178 hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 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
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 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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9.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
BMW M3
9.05 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
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW M3
20 mpg
42 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
14 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
329 mi
Range
721 mi
BMW M3
329 mi
721 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Environmental Impact
225.5 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
225.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 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
992 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
