2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, both 2012 Honda Odyssey and 2012 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 8 kg more than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2012 BMW 730 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 2012 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey, 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Odyssey | 730 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1967 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |
