If you’re looking for a stylish, top-of-the-line car to upgrade your lifestyle around Jackson, Clinton, Ridgeland, or Madison, Mississippi, consider the BMW 5 Series vs. Honda Accord.
At BMW of Jackson, we’ve put together this comparison to show why we think the BMW’s engineering and aesthetics are unmatched. Read on to judge for yourself, then visit us to choose your next cruiser.
Both the BMW 5 Series and the Honda Accord are popular sedans known for their reliability and exceptional engineering. Each one has a reputation for standing the test of time.
However, the 5 Series sedan has a real advantage over the Accord when it comes to performance. While the Accord comes with a standard I4 engine that can generate 192 horsepower, the 5 Series has an I4 engine that gets 248 horsepower.
The 5 Series also offers an available 4.4-liter V8 engine that can crank all the way up to 600 horsepower. Plus, it comes standard with an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission, while the Accord has a standard Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). When you’re looking for a car with real gusto, the BMW 5 Series is the one to choose.
Inside both vehicles, you’ll find modern amenities to keep you comfortable, entertained, and connected. Each vehicle even comes standard with a subscription to SiriusXM® Radio, with over 150 stations.
Cruise along and enjoy your favorite music, sports programs, podcasts, talk radio, and more. You’ll enjoy them on the quality sound system within each vehicle. In the Accord, you’ll have a standard 160-watt audio system with four speakers, although this can be upgraded to a 180-watt system with eight speakers.
Listening in the BMW, however, will provide concert quality, as the sedan offers a standard HiFi Sound System with 205-watt digital amplifier and 12 crystal-clear speakers.
When it comes to staying secure on the road, either vehicle will have you covered with a variety of safety and driver-assisting features. These aids will enhance visibility and your reaction time when the unexpected arises on the road.
Each vehicle has a standard rear-view camera to assist whenever you need to move in reverse. Carefully inch into parking spaces or back up with full awareness of what or who is nearby.
Each model also has automatic high beams that will help keep you safe and automatically shut off when oncoming cars approach—helping keep others safe, too. Additionally, the BMW has Adaptive Full LED Headlights. These headlights can adjust according to your speed, and they rely on sensors to detect and respond to approaching curves and corners.
In a comparison of the BMW 5 Series sedan vs. Honda Accord, it’s plain to see why the Bimmer is considered the Ultimate Driving Machine®. Stop by BMW of Jackson for a test drive through Jackson, Clinton, Ridgeland, or Madison, MS, to decide for yourself.
Contact our team to check out the BMW 5 up close today!