2013 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, both 2013 Honda Ridgeline and 2013 BMW 6 series were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 232 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 6 series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline 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 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Honda Ridgeline | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Ridgeline | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2047 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5255 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1786 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2856 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
