2011 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, both 2011 Honda Ridgeline and 2011 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (304 HP @ 440 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X5 weights approximately 724 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW X5 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Ridgeline | 2011 BMW X5 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Ridgeline | X5 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 440 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4857 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1776 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |