2005 BMW 748 vs. 2012 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2012 Buick Enclave is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 748. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 748 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Buick Enclave weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 BMW 748.
Because 2005 BMW 748 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 748. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 2012 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 748 | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1842 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3020 mm |
