2007 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 465 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Element |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
