2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 and 2007 Honda Odyssey were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 225 kg more than 2007 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 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 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X3 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 79 L |
