2009 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2009 BMW 330 and 2009 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 646 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. 2009 Honda Ridgeline has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
