2003 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2007 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW X5 | 2007 Honda Pilot | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X5 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 77 L |