2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 29 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
Because 2013 BMW M6 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 2013 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Pilot | 2013 BMW M6 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Pilot | M6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4903 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 2106 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1374 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2851 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |