The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Legend 3.5 V6 Automatic (06 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12)
€ 56,600

€ 105,900

€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
57.2
72.7
83.7
58.5
74.9
84
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.2 in
Height
58.5 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 ActiveHybrid 7
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5809 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
12.07 %

General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
KB1
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
291 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
291 hp
459 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
260 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
260 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Legend 3.5 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.18 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
10.18 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
19.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
378 mi
Range
529 mi
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
378 mi
529 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
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).
178.2 kWh
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
227.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data