2005 BMW 330 vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (290 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
