2004 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW X5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW X5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW X5 (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
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, 2004 BMW X5 (500 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW X5 | 2006 Buick Rendezvous | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | X5 | Rendezvous |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |