2010 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (395 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2010 Honda Pilot. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Pilot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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 X5 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Pilot | 2013 BMW X5 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Pilot | X5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2197 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 85 L |