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Honda City vs BMW 5 Series Comparison

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City vs 5 Series Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsCity5 Series
Price12 L75.8 L
Power1498 CC1998 CC
ClassSedanSedan
Mileage18 KM/L16 KM/L
City
Honda City
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹12 L
5 Series
BMW 5 Series
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹75.8 L
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Honda City
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12 L
530 Li
BMW 5 Series
530 Li
75.8 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.5
6.8
Value For Money8.007.00
Significance8.007.00
Styling8.256.75
Comfort7.509.00
Safety8.508.75
Merit Or Usp8.758.00

Specifications

Engine Type1.5-litre IVTEC DOHC EngineTwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)1498 CC1998 CC
No. of Cylinders44
Power119 bhp255 bhp @ 4500 rpm @ 5200 rpm
Torque145 Nm400 Nm @ 1600 rpm @ 1450-4800 rpm
Top Speed190250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph10.26.5
No. of gears68
Drive TrainFWDRWD
Turbocharger NoN/A
Emissions StandardBS6BS6 Phase 2
Length4583 mm5165 mm
Width1748 mm2156 mm
Height1489 mm1518 mm
Wheelbase2600 mm3105 mm
Ground Clearance165 mm158 mm
Kerb Weight1153 KG1750 KG
Boot Space506 L520 L
No. of Doors44
No. of Rows22
Seating Capacity55
Fuel tank Capacity40.068.0
Mileage ARAI17.80 KM/L15.56 KM/L
Mileage - City14.00 KM/L12.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway18.00 KM/L16.00 KM/L
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut With Coil SpringDouble Arm Axle
Rear SuspensionTorsion Beam With Coil SpringAluminium Integral Axle
Front Brake TypeDisc (Ventilated)Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake TypeDrumVentilated Disc
Steering TypeCollapsible Electric Power AssistedElectric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Steering AdjustabilityTilt And TelescopicTilt & Telescopic
Wheel Type15 X 5.5 J AlloyAlloy Wheels
Tyre TypeTubeless Radial PlyTubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size185/55 R16 83H245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size185/55 R16 83H275/40 R18
Spare Wheel TypeSteelN/A
Spare Wheel Size185/55 R16N/A

Features

Air ConditionerAutomatic Climate Control with Touch Control PanelAutomatic Climate Control
Front AC YesDual Zone
Rear AC YesVents Behind Front Armrest
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control YesDual Zone
Paddle Shift No Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Cruise Control YesAdaptive
Power Windows Yes Yes
Keyless Entry No Yes
Push Start Stop Button No Yes
Remote Engine StartNA Yes
Hands-Free TailgateNA Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled GloveboxNA Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Electric TailgateNA Yes
Adjustable ORVMs Yes Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests YesNA
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone Charger Yes Yes
Bmw Head-Up Display No Yes
Wireless Charging No Yes
BMW Gesture Control No Yes
iDrive Touch Controller No Yes
BMW Display Key No Yes
Electric Glass Sunroof No Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central Locking YesKeyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Driver Seat AdjustmentManualElectrically Adjustable with Lumbar Support
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentManualManually Adjustable
Seat UpholsteryFabricLeather
Rear Armrest YesWith Cup Holder
Front Armrest YesAvailable with Storage
Folding Rear Seat Yes Yes
Split Rear Seat Yes60:40 Split
Front Seatback Pockets Yes Yes
HeadrestsFront & RearFront and Rear
Ventilated Seats NoFront
Seat Memory FunctionNA Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
No. of Airbags66
Driver Airbags Yes Yes
Passenger Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbags Yes Yes
Rear Side AirbagNA Yes
Curtain Airbag Yes Yes
Knee AirbagsNA Yes
ABS Yes Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorNA Yes
Hill Hold ControlNA Yes
Hill Assist Yes Yes
Hill Descent ControlNA No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)NA Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Blind Spot MonitoringNA Yes
Lane AssistNA Yes
Forward Collision WarningNA Yes
Auto Emergency BrakingNA Yes
Driver Drowsiness DetectionNA Yes
Child Seat Anchor PointsNA Yes
Parking SensorsRearFront, Rear
Speed Alert SystemNA Yes
Parking AssistanceRear CameraRear Camera with Guidelines
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockNA Yes
DashcamNA Yes
Electric ORVM HeatingNA Yes
Remote Control Parking No Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) No Yes
Crash Sensor No Yes
Driving Experience Control No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light TypeProjectorLED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) YesLED
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes Yes
Fog Lamps NoLED
Ambient LightingNA Yes
Automatic High Beam AssistNA Yes
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsNA Yes
Cornering Lights No Yes
Cabin Lamps YesFront and Rear
Sunroof NoPanoramic
Roof RailsNA No
Shark Fin AntennaNA Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMsNA Yes
Chrome AccentsNA Yes
ORVM Adjustments YesElectric
Rear SpoilerNA Yes
Skid PlatesNA No
Side StepsNA No
Instrument Cluster YesDigital
Trip Meter YesElectronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator Yes Yes
Average SpeedNA Yes
Clock YesDigital
Low Fuel Warning Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessNA Yes
Gear IndicatorNA Yes
Shift IndicatorNA Yes
Tachometer YesDigital
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Infotainment SystemNA Yes
Touchscreen Display Size Yes12.3 inches
Audio System YesHarman Kardon
Speakers Yes16
Tweeters No2
Subwoofer No Yes
GPS Navigation Yes Yes
Voice CommandsNA Yes
Smartphone Connectivity YesAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support Yes Yes
USB Support Yes Yes
AUX CompatibilityNA Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)NA Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)NA Yes
Radio Yes Yes
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System No Yes
Connected Car TechnologyNA Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)NA Yes
GeofencingNA Yes
Digital KeyNA Yes
AI Voice AssistanceNA Yes
Auto Park AssistNA Yes
Autonomous Driving LevelLevel 2Level 2
SOS ButtonNA Yes
Type Battery Warranty3 Years5 Years
Type Manufacturer Warranty3 Years5 Years, 100,000 km

Pros Cons of Honda City

Pros

  • The cabin offers ample space
  • The 1.5-Litre i-VTEC petrol engine is refined
  • Ride quality is exceptionally comfortable
  • Standard six airbags and Level 2 ADAS features
     

Cons

  • The feature list lacks some premium additions
  • Rear seat headroom is tight for taller passengers
  • There is no diesel or turbo-petrol engine option
  • The manual transmission can feel jerky at lower speeds

Verdict

The Honda City continues to hold its ground in India's sedan segment well. Owners have often mentioned how it rarely sacrifices everyday practicality, passenger comfort, and long-term reliability, regardless of the generation launched. From our side, we firmly consider this vehicle a reliable car that is intended to provide a relaxed driving experience. Furthermore, the eHEV variant has brought a new age of exceptional fuel economy to the sedan. If you intend to own a dependable, spacious, and family-oriented vehicle, the Honda City remains a highly sensible investment.

Girish’s review summarises this about the sedan,

“The facelift and the enhanced feature list justify the car’s price tag even more. The City has always been like that: a no-nonsense car that gets the job done with very little drama. It still is the same. One can argue whether that is better or not in the current world of make-believe, but there is little doubt it fits into the various Indian scenarios with ease, even more effortlessly now.”

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