The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 56,600
€ 75,600
€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Legend 3.5 V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 730d BluePerformance.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
57.2
72.7
83.7
58.2
74.9
84
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.2 in
Height
58.2 in
110.2
195.2
120.9
199.7
195.2 in
Length
199.7 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
3.93 %
General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
KB1
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
242 hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 730d BluePerformance
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 730d BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
378 mi
Range
731 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
731 mi
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
227.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
139.9 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 730d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW 730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
