2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 603 kg more than 2004 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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 X6 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick LeSabre | 2010 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | LeSabre | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |
