2008 Honda Element vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 5 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Element | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
