2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 715 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 2012 BMW 535. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | CR-V | 535 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
