2007 Honda Element vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW X5 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW X5 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW X5 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 BMW X5 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Element | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 93 L |
