2006 Honda Element vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 530. 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Element | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |