2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Mobilio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 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, 2012 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Mobilio | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
