2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 296 kg more than 2011 BMW 525. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot 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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Pilot | 525 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |