2009 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Because 2009 BMW 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 750 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
