2008 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 428 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2008 BMW 650 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 650 | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
