BMW 5 Series vs Honda Clarity Fuel Cell (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$4,310

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

5 Series 530i RWD vs Clarity Fuel Cell FWD
Measure	5 Series	Clarity Fuel Cell	Winner
MSRP + destination	$55,195	$59,505	5 Series
Horsepower	248 hp	174 hp	5 Series
Torque	257 lb-ft	221 lb-ft	5 Series
MPG combined	28 mpg	68 mpg	Clarity Fuel Cell
EV range	N/A	360 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	14.0 cu ft	11.8 cu ft	5 Series
Cargo, seats up	14.0 cu ft	N/A	N/A
Rear legroom	36.5 in	36.2 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.4 in	42.2 in	Clarity Fuel Cell
Length	195.8 in	192.7 in	Not scored
Width	73.5 in	N/A	N/A
Curb weight	3,765 lb	4,134 lb	Not scored
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.5 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	5.9 s tested	9.6 s estimate	5 Series
Basic warranty	4 yr / 50,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	5 Series

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
5 Series 530i RWD $54,200	Clarity Fuel Cell FWD $58,490	$4,290
Clarity Fuel Cell FWD $58,490	5 Series 540i RWD $59,450	$960

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Clarity Fuel Cell wins.

5 Series wins if MPG weight is 4 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.