2012 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Honda CR-V. (182 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 535 | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 535 | CR-V |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3071 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |