2006 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
