2009 Honda Element vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Element | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
