2005 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 BMW 545.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (326 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey. 2007 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 545 | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
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 | 328 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |