2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Pilot weights approximately 346 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Pilot | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Pilot | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |