2008 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 BMW 530.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 530. 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 530 2007 Honda CR-V
Make BMW Honda
Model 530 CR-V
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2996 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 166 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4870 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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