Size comparison · drawn to scale
Honda Accord CV vs BMW 745i E23: size comparison
- Length Accord CV 19 mm0.7 in longer
- Width Accord CV 62 mm2 in wider
- Height Accord CV 20 mm0.8 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Accord CV is 19 mm0.7 in longer, 62 mm2 in wider and 20 mm0.8 in taller than the 745i E23. Its wheelbase is 35 mm1 in longer.
| Dimension | Accord CV | 745i E23 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,879 mm16 ft 0 in16 ft 0 in4,879 mm | 4,860 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,860 mm | +19 mm+0.7 in +0.4% |
| Width | 1,862 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,862 mm | 1,800 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,800 mm | +62 mm+2 in +3.4% |
| Height | 1,450 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,450 mm | 1,430 mm4 ft 8 in4 ft 8 in1,430 mm | +20 mm+0.8 in +1.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,830 mm | 2,795 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,795 mm | +35 mm+1 in +1.3% |
| Footprint | 9.08 m²97.8 sq ft97.8 sq ft9.08 m² | 8.75 m²94.2 sq ft94.2 sq ft8.75 m² | +0.34 m²+3.6 sq ft +3.8% |
| Boot | 472 L16.7 cu ft16.7 cu ft472 L | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Kerb weight | 1,428 kg3,148 lb3,148 lb1,428 kg | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Accord CV
- Single garage
- Tight 621 mm2 ft 0 in to spare in length, 569 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 121 mm5 in to spare in length, 319 mm1 ft 1 in each side
745i E23
- Single garage
- Fits 640 mm2 ft 1 in to spare in length, 600 mm2 ft 0 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 140 mm6 in to spare in length, 350 mm1 ft 2 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Honda Accord CV or the BMW 745i E23?
The Honda Accord CV is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Accord CV is 19 mm longer, 62 mm wider and 20 mm taller than the 745i E23. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer.
Will the Honda Accord CV and the BMW 745i E23 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Honda Accord CV fits, but it is tight to get out (621 mm to spare in length, 569 mm each side). The BMW 745i E23 fits with room to open the doors (640 mm to spare in length, 600 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.