2008 BMW M5 vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2008 BMW M5 and 2008 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M5 | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M5 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |