2004 Buick Rainier vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Rainier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Rainier would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Rainier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (677 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Rainier. (387 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Rainier | X5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 85 L |
