2007 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (157 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 BMW X3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X3 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |
