2009 BMW 335 vs. 2009 Honda Pilot

To start off, both 2009 BMW 335 and 2009 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 310 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.

Because 2009 BMW 335 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 2009 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2009 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 335 2009 Honda Pilot
Make BMW Honda
Model 335 Pilot
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 3471 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 265 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 576 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 16.3:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4540 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 79 L


 

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