2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 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, 2013 BMW X3 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Pilot | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
