2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW X5 M
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 M (547 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 BMW X5 M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 M 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, 2013 BMW X5 M (678 Nm @ 5650 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW X5 M | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | X5 M |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4395 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1764 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 85 L |
