2008 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Honda Legend
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Honda Legend. (291 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Legend weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
Because 2007 Honda Legend is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 335. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Legend 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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Legend. (351 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Legend. 2007 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 2007 Honda Legend | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | Legend |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
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 | 300 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 73 L |