BMW M5 vs Honda Civic
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Honda Civic
Overview
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sedan | LX |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | plug-in hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $123,300 | $0 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $137,972 | $24,772 (best) |
| Median listing price | $143,660 | $27,300 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $149,347 | $39,659 (best) |
| For sale now | 2 | 8 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 36 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 19 MPG | 41 MPG (best) |
| Combined MPGe | 47 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 29 mi (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 2 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal (best) | 12 gal |
Performance
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 717 hp (best) | 150 hp |
| Torque | 738 lb-ft (best) | 133 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.4 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 16.5 cu ft (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,003 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 5,390 lbs | 2,875 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in (best) | 108 in |
| Length | 200.6 in (best) | 185 in |
| Width | 77.6 in (best) | 71 in |
| Height | 59.4 in (best) | 56 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW M5Sedan | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW M5 | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sedan $123,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | Sport $0 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Sport $0 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Sport Touring $0 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Sport-L $0 MSRP |
Live inventory
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Touring
Aegean Blue Metallic•Black42,293 mi$24,922Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
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Sport
Platinum White Pearl•Black61 mi$27,477MSRP $28,345Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
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Type R Touring
Rallye Red•Black/Red58,454 mi$39,659Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
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New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black5 mi$27,122MSRP $27,990Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Crystal Black Pearl•Black5 mi$27,122MSRP $27,990Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Solar Silver Metallic•Black39 mi$28,222MSRP $29,090Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
BMW M5 vs Honda Civic FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 BMW M5 or 2027 Honda Civic?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 BMW M5 vs 2027 Honda Civic on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2027 BMW M5 or 2027 Honda Civic?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Honda Civic starts lower at $0. Live BMW M5 listings start at $137,972. Live Honda Civic listings start at $24,772.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 BMW M5 or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 BMW M5 or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 BMW M5 or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2027 BMW M5 leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (29).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 BMW M5 or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2027 BMW M5 leads on horsepower in this comparison (717).