2011 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Ridgeline would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 454 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, 2012 BMW X3 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Ridgeline | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Ridgeline | X3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
