2007 BMW 320 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 144 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |