2006 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2006 BMW 325 and 2006 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 325 (215 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 325 | 2006 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 325 | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3785 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
