2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 362 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre, 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick LeSabre.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Buick LeSabre 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Buick BMW
Model LeSabre 5 Series
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3786 cc 4395 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 439 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 651 Nm
Engine Bore Size 97 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0 :1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4905 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 2094 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.1 L/100km 8.3 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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