2012 Honda Odyssey vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 51 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Odyssey. (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Odyssey | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 2009 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
