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

€ 112,900

€ 56,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,900
ⓘ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 10 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L.
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
57.2
72.7
83.7
58.4
74.9
84
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.2 in
Height
58.4 in
110.2
195.2
126.4
205.2
195.2 in
Length
205.2 in
110.2 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
4109 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
619 lb
13.09 %

General
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
KB1
Generation
F02
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 7L
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 7L
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 7L
Performance
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
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14.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
14.12 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Honda Legend 3.5 V6
20 mpg
25 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L
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 7L
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 7L
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 7L
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