2025 BMW 7 Series vs 2025 Honda Accord
The BMW 7 Series edges it, 71.4 to 69.2, on performance, safety. The Honda Accord is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips.
2025 BMW 7 Series
The 2025 BMW 7 Series is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 740i Sedan…
2025 Honda Accord
The 2025 Honda Accord is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Accord Hybrid, is EPA…
2025 BMW 7 Series
Slight edgeThe BMW 7 Series edges it, 71.4 to 69.2, on performance, safety. The Honda Accord is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2025 Honda Accordoverall 69.2 | 2025 BMW 7 Seriesoverall 71.4 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 51 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 62.9 | 72.3 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 35.8 | 100 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 69.2 | 71.4 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 3 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for BMW 7 Series
Honda Accord: base trim LX FWD · BMW 7 Series: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available). Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 BMW 7 Series wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 125 filed with NHTSA).
- It makes 536 hp against 192.
Where the 2025 Honda Accord answers
- It costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $2,750).
- It is rated 48 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine displacement | 1,498 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger | — |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 192 hp | — |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.363 | — |
| Transmission type | Continuously Variable Transmission | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 57.1 in | — |
| Overall length | 196 in | — |
| Overall width | 73.3 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16.7 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 106 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,239 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,239 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | — |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.2 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 292 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 282 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 225/50R17 94V | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 91 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | HondaLink | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.5 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
116 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | std | — |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS) | std | — |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Side Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) | std | — |
| Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | std | — |
| Side Curtain Airbags | std | — |
| Rear Side Airbags | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow | std | — |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | std | — |
| Auto High-Beam Headlights | std | — |
| Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Monitor | std | — |
| Driver's & Front Passenger's Knee Airbags (SRS) | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) | std | — |
| Rear Seat Reminder (RSR) | std | — |
| Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) | std | — |
| Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions | std | — |
| Traffic Jam Assist | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Location Indicators | std | — |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability | std | — |
| 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 160-Watt Audio System with 4 Speakers | std | — |
| 7-Inch Color Touchscreen | std | — |
| Android Auto™ Compatibility | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay® Compatibility | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Streaming Audio | std | — |
| HondaLink Subscription Services | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Charging Port (x2) - Rear Seats | std | — |
| USB-C 3.0A Smartphone/Audio Interface (x1) - Front Seats | std | — |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | std | — |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold | std | — |
| One-Touch Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Power Door Locks | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Up/Down Driver & Passenger Window | std | — |
| Push Button Start | std | — |
| Remote Engine Start | std | — |
| Security System with Remote Entry and Trunk Release | std | — |
| Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® | std | — |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Person Seating Capacity | std | — |
| One Piece Fold-Down Rear Seatback | std | — |
Interior16 differ · 16 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu ft.): 105.7 / 102.8 | std | — |
| Floor Mats | std | — |
| Front Beverage Holders | std | — |
| Headroom (in.) (front/rear): 39.5/37.3 / 37.5/37.2 | std | — |
| Hiproom (in.) (front/rear): 55.4/55.4 | std | — |
| Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | std | — |
| LED Front Map Lights | std | — |
| Legroom (in.) (front/rear): 42.3/40.8 | std | — |
| Rear Seat Center Armrest | std | — |
| Shoulder Room (in.) (front/rear): 57.9/56.5 | std | — |
| Sliding Sunvisors | std | — |
| Sunglasses Holder | std | — |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | std | — |
| Trunk Light | std | — |
| White Ambient Light | std | — |
| Illuminated Sunvisor Vanity (Driver & Passenger) | std | — |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| All-Season Tires: 225/50R17 94V / 235/40R19 96V | std | — |
| Auto On/Off Headlights | std | — |
| Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): 3,239 / 3,280 / 3,477 / 3,468 / 3,488 / 3,532 | std | — |
| Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna | std | — |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (unladen): 5.3 | std | — |
| Height (in.): 57.1 | std | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | — |
| LED Front Turn Indicators | std | — |
| LED Headlights & Taillights | std | — |
| LED Rear Turn Indicators | std | — |
| Length (in.): 195.7 | std | — |
| Power Side Mirrors | std | — |
| Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Smart Clear Wiper | std | — |
| Track (in.) (Front / Rear): 63.0/63.8 / 62.6/63.5 | std | — |
| Weight Distribution (%) (front/rear): 60/40 / 59/41 / 61/39 | std | — |
| Wheel Resonators | std | — |
| Wheelbase (in.): 111.4 | std | — |
| Wheels (in.): 17 x 7.5J / 19 x 8.5J various finishes | std | — |
| Width (in.): 73.3 | std | — |
| Compact Spare Tire | std | — |
Powertrain22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): 73 × 89.5 / 81 × 96.7 | std | — |
| CARB Emissions Rating: LEV3-SULEV30 | std | — |
| Compression Ratio: 10.6:1 / 13.9:1 | std | — |
| Continuously Variable Transmission | std | — |
| Direct Fuel Injection | std | — |
| Displacement (cc): 1,498 / 1,993 | std | — |
| Dynamic Drive Modes: 2-Mode Econ/Normal / 4-Mode Econ/Normal/Sport/Individual | std | — |
| Engine Type: In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger / Atkinson In-Line 4-cylinder | std | — |
| EPA MPG Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined): 29/37/32 / 46/41/44 / 51/44/48 | std | — |
| Final Drive: 5.363 / 4.438 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.): 14.8 / 12.8 | std | — |
| Honda Maintenance Program 1yr / 12k miles | std | — |
| Horsepower @ (SAE net @ rpm): 192 @ 6,000 / 146 @ 6,100 | std | — |
| Idle-Stop | std | — |
| Ratio Range: 2.645 ~ 0.405 / Electric Motor : 2.231 Lock-up : 0.652 | std | — |
| Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Fuel (91 Octane Recommended) | std | — |
| Redline (rpm): 6,600 / 6,100 | std | — |
| Reverse: 1.859 ~ 1.265 / 2.231 | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 192 @ 1,700-5,000 / 134 @ 4,500 | std | — |
| Tune-up Interval: 100k +/- Miles / No Scheduled Tune-Ups | std | — |
| Valvetrain: 16-Valve DOHC VTEC® / 16-Valve DOHC Dual-VTC | std | — |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Pinion Assist Electric Power Steering (EPS) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | std | — |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | std | — |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front/rear): 27.0 x 4.5 (tubular) / 16.0 (solid) / 27.2 x 5.0 (tubular) / 16.5 (solid) | std | — |
| Steering Ratio: 13.9 | std | — |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 2.7 | std | — |
| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb (ft.): 38.4 | std | — |
| Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.): 11.5/11.1 / 12.3/11.1 | std | — |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume (cu ft.): 16.7 | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHonda Accord
Top recalls
- high Electrical System 25V785000 · 256,603 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V663000 · 4,804 vehicles
- moderate Tires 26V366000 · 1,048,613 vehicles · filed unfixed
BMW 7 Series
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V096000 · 58,713 vehicles
- high Power Train 26V525000 · 39,144 vehicles
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 26V422000 · 428 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 24V697000 · 309 vehicles
- high Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 24V104000 · 266,716 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Honda AccordLX FWD | BMW 7 Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — |
| Price range across trims | — 6 trims | — |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Accord Hybrid | 740i Sedan |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 48 | 28 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $2,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 BMW 7 Series?
The BMW 7 Series edges it, 71.4 to 69.2, on performance, safety. The Honda Accord is ahead on fuel & range. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.4 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW 7 Series scores 71.4 and the 2025 Honda Accord 69.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Honda Accord or the 2025 BMW 7 Series?
2025 Honda Accord: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 3 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 BMW 7 Series: no NHTSA rating yet, grade D, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Honda Accord and the 2025 BMW 7 Series?
Where the 2025 BMW 7 Series wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 125 filed with NHTSA) and makes 536 hp against 192. Where the 2025 Honda Accord answers: it costs $1,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $2,750) and is rated 48 combined against 28 (EPA mpg or MPGe).