2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2007 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 330 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
