2005 BMW 740 vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 95 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 740 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
