2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Honda Element

To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element. 2006 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW M3 2006 Honda Element
Make BMW Honda
Model M3 Element
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3244 cc 2359 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 338 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.0:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1655 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.1 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 60 L


 

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