2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 635 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. 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 2012 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Pilot | 530 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
