2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
