2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Buick Rainier
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Buick Rainier were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Buick Rainier | |
Make | BMW | Buick |
Model | 525 | Rainier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |