2006 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2006 BMW 745 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 745 | Element |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
