2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M3 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |