2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
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, 2008 BMW X5 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2007 Honda Element | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | X5 | Element |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |