2009 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2009 BMW 530 (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Crosstour.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
