2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Honda Pilot

To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.

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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW X5 2007 Honda Pilot
Make BMW Honda
Model X5 Pilot
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 77 L


 

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