The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC Automatic (08 - 11) vs. BMW M3 (14 - 18)
€ 31,400
€ 71,800
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,800
ⓘ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 Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC is 2.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW M3.
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
56.7
72.4
80.3
56.1
73.9
80.2
72.4 in
Width
73.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
106.5
186
110.7
183.9
186 in
Length
183.9 in
106.5 in
Wheelbase
110.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
CU1/CW1
Generation
F80
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW S55
Engine Code
S55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
425 hp
BMW M3
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.27 lb/hp
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
23.98 lb/hp
8.27 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
37 mpg
27 mpg
BMW M3
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
631 mi
Range
424 mi
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
631 mi
424 mi
BMW M3
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
166.7 kWh
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
131.6 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Accord 2.2 i-DTEC
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
