2009 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 79 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 630 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2202 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
