2008 Honda Element vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Honda Element.
Because 2010 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Element | 116 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
