2008 BMW M6 vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 306 kg more than 2008 BMW M6.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M6 | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M6 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2091 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
