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BMW Serija 5 E39 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

1995–2003 vs 1996–2004 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

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BMW Serija 5 E391995–2003 · 13 engines · Base, Edition Exclusive, Edition Sport, SESpecifications →Listings →
Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004 · 1 engine · 3.5i, 3.5i ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 5 E391995–2003no listings
Honda Legend III (KA9)1996–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length4,775 mm–4,805 mmLength4,995 mm
Width1,800 mmWidth1,820 mm
Height1,412 mm–1,440 mmHeight1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,830 mmWheelbase2,910 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–140 mmGround clearance140 mm
Trunk volume460 lTrunk volume450 l
Curb weight1,450 kg–1,795 kgCurb weight1,710 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years1995–2003Production years1996–2004
Body typeSedan, WagonBody typeSedan
Number of engines13Number of engines1
Power100–294 kW (136–400 hp)Power151 kW (205 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–4.9Displacement (l)3.5
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 520dLowest consumption11.2 l/100 km · 3.5i V6
Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · M5Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 3.5i V6
Top speed250 km/hTop speed220 km/h
Trim levelsBase · 3.5i
Items in the base trim20 · BaseItems in the base trim32 · 3.5i
Items in the top trim33 · Edition ExclusiveItems in the top trim40 · 3.5i Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone—Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 7
Fabric✓Fabric—
Leather—Leather✓
Electric Front Seats—Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats—Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory—Driver's Seat Memory✓
Leather Steering Wheel—Leather Steering Wheel✓
Rear Armrest—Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Premium Audio System—Premium Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm—Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels—Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

Length: Honda Legend III (KA9) 4,995 mm, BMW Serija 5 E39 4,805 mm (a 190 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,910 vs 2,830 mm. Boot: 450 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

The most frugal BMW Serija 5 E39 uses 5.9 l/100 km (520d); the most frugal Honda Legend III (KA9) 11.2 l/100 km (3.5i V6).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 5 E39 or Honda Legend III (KA9)?

The strongest BMW Serija 5 E39 makes 294 kW (400 hp) (M5); the strongest Honda Legend III (KA9) 151 kW (205 hp) (3.5i V6).

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