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BMW X5 vs Honda Prelude - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 42400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Honda Prelude?

BMW X5

Honda Prelude

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Honda Prelude has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42400 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 34629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Prelude with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X5 has a decisively edge – offering 625 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 441 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Honda Prelude takes 8.20 s. That’s about 4.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Prelude tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 62 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: BMW X5 pulls convincingly stronger with 750 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 435 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X5 offers to a small extent more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers convincingly more room – 650 L compared to 264 L. That’s a difference of about 386 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X5 performs convincingly better – up to 1870 L, which is about 1110 L more than the Honda Prelude.

Who wins the race?

The BMW X5 proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
BMW X5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £77,100
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BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km
BMW X5
Honda Prelude

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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Honda Prelude

The Honda Prelude is the coupe that proves Honda can blend precision with a hint of romance, serving up crisp steering and a chassis that loves a flowing road. It’s practical enough for the commute and stylish enough to make parking-lot goodbyes last longer, with reliability that keeps your wallet calm and your right foot curious.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
42400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
264 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4525 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1349 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
760 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.20 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
188 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Honda
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.