2006 BMW 645 vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse

To start off, both 2006 BMW 645 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 136 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.

Because 2006 BMW 645 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 2006 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 645 2006 Buick LaCrosse
Make BMW Buick
Model 645 LaCrosse
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 3556 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 328 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1810 kg 1946 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5040 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.3 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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