2006 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2006 BMW X5 and 2006 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 BMW X5. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW X5. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW X5 | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X5 | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 83 L |