2005 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Buick LeSabre
To start off, both 2005 BMW 525 and 2005 Buick LeSabre were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (225 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 142 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2005 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 525 | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
